1981 Buick Estate vs. 1967 Skoda 1202

To start off, 1981 Buick Estate is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Skoda 1202. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Skoda 1202 would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Buick Estate (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1967 Skoda 1202. (42 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1967 Skoda 1202. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Buick Estate weights approximately 775 kg more than 1967 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, 1981 Buick Estate (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 296 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Skoda 1202. (84 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1981 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Skoda 1202.

Compare all specifications:

1981 Buick Estate 1967 Skoda 1202
Make Buick Skoda
Model Estate 1202
Year Released 1981 1967
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5735 cc 1221 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 153 HP 42 HP
Engine RPM 3400 RPM 4200 RPM
Torque 380 Nm 84 Nm
Torque RPM 1800 RPM 2500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 96.5 mm 72.1 mm
Engine Stroke Size 97.8 mm 75 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1880 kg 1105 kg
Vehicle Length 5510 mm 4490 mm
Vehicle Width 1990 mm 1710 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1590 mm
Wheelbase Size 2950 mm 2690 mm


 

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