1980 Lada 1200 vs. 1966 Skoda 1202
To start off, 1980 Lada 1200 is newer by 14 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 1,198 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Lada 1200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Lada 1200 (59 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1966 Skoda 1202. (44 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Lada 1200 should accelerate faster than 1966 Skoda 1202. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Skoda 1202 weights approximately 160 kg more than 1980 Lada 1200.
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, 1980 Lada 1200 (85 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Skoda 1202. (84 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1980 Lada 1200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Skoda 1202.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Lada 1200 | 1966 Skoda 1202 | |
Make | Lada | Skoda |
Model | 1200 | 1202 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 84 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 12.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 39 L | 30 L |