1990 Lotus Esprit vs. 1953 Skoda 1200
To start off, 1990 Lotus Esprit is newer by 37 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 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Lotus Esprit (172 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1953 Skoda 1200. (35 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1953 Skoda 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 165 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, 1990 Lotus Esprit (221 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Skoda 1200. (74 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1990 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Skoda 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Lotus Esprit | 1953 Skoda 1200 | |
| Make | Lotus | Skoda |
| Model | Esprit | 1200 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1953 |
| 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 | 172 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2690 mm |
