1985 Lotus Esprit vs. 1961 Skoda 1202
To start off, 1985 Lotus Esprit is newer by 24 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 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Lotus Esprit (158 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1961 Skoda 1202. (44 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1961 Skoda 1202. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Skoda 1202 weights approximately 37 kg more than 1985 Lotus Esprit.
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, 1985 Lotus Esprit (217 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Skoda 1202. (84 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1985 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Skoda 1202.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Lotus Esprit | 1961 Skoda 1202 | |
| Make | Lotus | Skoda |
| Model | Esprit | 1202 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2174 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1068 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 38 L |
