1990 Peugeot 505 vs. 1961 Skoda 1202
To start off, 1990 Peugeot 505 is newer by 29 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Peugeot 505 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Peugeot 505 (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1961 Skoda 1202. (44 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Peugeot 505 should accelerate faster than 1961 Skoda 1202. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 95 kg more than 1961 Skoda 1202. 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 Peugeot 505 (144 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Skoda 1202. (84 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1990 Peugeot 505 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Skoda 1202.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Peugeot 505 | 1961 Skoda 1202 | |
| Make | Peugeot | Skoda |
| Model | 505 | 1202 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2690 mm |
