1979 Cadillac Seville vs. 1966 Skoda 1202
To start off, 1979 Cadillac Seville is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Skoda 1202. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Skoda 1202 would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Cadillac Seville (169 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1966 Skoda 1202. (44 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1966 Skoda 1202. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 785 kg more than 1966 Skoda 1202. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1979 Cadillac Seville (365 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 281 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Skoda 1202. (84 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1979 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Skoda 1202.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Cadillac Seville | 1966 Skoda 1202 | |
Make | Cadillac | Skoda |
Model | Seville | 1202 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 169 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 365 Nm | 84 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2690 mm |