1987 Pontiac 1000 vs. 1968 Skoda 1202
To start off, 1987 Pontiac 1000 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Skoda 1202. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Skoda 1202 would be higher. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Pontiac 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Pontiac 1000 (64 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1968 Skoda 1202. (45 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Pontiac 1000 should accelerate faster than 1968 Skoda 1202. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Skoda 1202 weights approximately 145 kg more than 1987 Pontiac 1000.
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, 1987 Pontiac 1000 (109 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Skoda 1202. (84 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1987 Pontiac 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Skoda 1202.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Pontiac 1000 | 1968 Skoda 1202 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Skoda |
| Model | 1000 | 1202 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1174 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 109 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2690 mm |
