1990 Porsche 928 vs. 1956 Skoda 1200
To start off, 1990 Porsche 928 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Skoda 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Skoda 1200 would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Porsche 928 (306 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 271 more horse power than 1956 Skoda 1200. (35 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1956 Skoda 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Porsche 928 weights approximately 520 kg more than 1956 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 Porsche 928 (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 334 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Skoda 1200. (74 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1990 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Skoda 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Porsche 928 | 1956 Skoda 1200 | |
| Make | Porsche | Skoda |
| Model | 928 | 1200 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4664 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2690 mm |
