1985 Plymouth Horizon vs. 1967 Skoda 1202
To start off, 1985 Plymouth Horizon is newer by 18 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 1,591 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Plymouth Horizon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Plymouth Horizon (62 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1967 Skoda 1202. (42 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Plymouth Horizon should accelerate faster than 1967 Skoda 1202. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Skoda 1202 weights approximately 125 kg more than 1985 Plymouth Horizon.
Because 1967 Skoda 1202 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1967 Skoda 1202. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Plymouth Horizon, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Plymouth Horizon (117 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Skoda 1202. (84 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1985 Plymouth Horizon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Skoda 1202.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Plymouth Horizon | 1967 Skoda 1202 | |
| Make | Plymouth | Skoda |
| Model | Horizon | 1202 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1591 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 42 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 117 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2690 mm |
