1985 Porsche 944 vs. 1953 Skoda 1200
To start off, 1985 Porsche 944 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Skoda 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Skoda 1200 would be higher. At 2,479 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Porsche 944 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Porsche 944 (221 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1953 Skoda 1200. (35 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 1953 Skoda 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Porsche 944 weights approximately 270 kg more than 1953 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, 1985 Porsche 944 (330 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 256 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Skoda 1200. (74 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1985 Porsche 944 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Skoda 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Porsche 944 | 1953 Skoda 1200 | |
| Make | Porsche | Skoda |
| Model | 944 | 1200 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2479 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 221 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2690 mm |
