1991 Pontiac Firebird vs. 1967 Skoda 1202
To start off, 1991 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Skoda 1202. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Skoda 1202 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 98 more horse power than 1967 Skoda 1202. (42 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1967 Skoda 1202. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 305 kg more than 1967 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, 1991 Pontiac Firebird (244 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Skoda 1202. (84 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1991 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Skoda 1202.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Pontiac Firebird | 1967 Skoda 1202 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Skoda |
| Model | Firebird | 1202 |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1967 |
| 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 | 42 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 72.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 30 L |
