1984 Buick LeSabre vs. 1955 Skoda 1200
To start off, 1984 Buick LeSabre is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Skoda 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Skoda 1200 would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Buick LeSabre (104 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1955 Skoda 1200. (35 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1955 Skoda 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 586 kg more than 1955 Skoda 1200. 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, 1984 Buick LeSabre (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Skoda 1200. (74 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1984 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Skoda 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Buick LeSabre | 1955 Skoda 1200 | |
| Make | Buick | Skoda |
| Model | LeSabre | 1200 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1219 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1596 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2690 mm |
