1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 vs. 1961 Skoda 1202
To start off, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Skoda 1202. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Skoda 1202 would be higher. At 4,972 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 (237 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 1961 Skoda 1202. (44 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 1961 Skoda 1202. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 410 kg more than 1961 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, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 (402 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 318 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Skoda 1202. (84 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Skoda 1202.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 | 1961 Skoda 1202 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Skoda |
| Model | 500 | 1202 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4972 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 237 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 402 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 38 L |
