1996 Buick Riviera vs. 1952 Skoda 1200
To start off, 1996 Buick Riviera is newer by 44 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 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Buick Riviera (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1952 Skoda 1200. (35 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1952 Skoda 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Buick Riviera weights approximately 690 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.
Because 1952 Skoda 1200 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1952 Skoda 1200. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Buick Riviera, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1996 Buick Riviera (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Skoda 1200. (75 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1996 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Skoda 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Buick Riviera | 1952 Skoda 1200 | |
| Make | Buick | Skoda |
| Model | Riviera | 1200 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 75 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2690 mm |
