1991 Pontiac Firebird vs. 1952 Skoda 1200
To start off, 1991 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Skoda 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Skoda 1200 would be higher. At 3,128 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Pontiac Firebird (140 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1952 Skoda 1200. (35 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1952 Skoda 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 400 kg more than 1952 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, 1991 Pontiac Firebird (244 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Skoda 1200. (75 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1991 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Skoda 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Pontiac Firebird | 1952 Skoda 1200 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Skoda |
| Model | Firebird | 1200 |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3128 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 75 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2690 mm |
