2000 Caterham 7 vs. 1968 Skoda 1202
To start off, 2000 Caterham 7 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Skoda 1202. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Skoda 1202 would be higher. At 1,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Skoda 1202 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham 7 (170 HP @ 10750 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1968 Skoda 1202. (45 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1968 Skoda 1202. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Skoda 1202 weights approximately 665 kg more than 2000 Caterham 7.
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, 2000 Caterham 7 (125 Nm @ 8250 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Skoda 1202. (84 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 Caterham 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Skoda 1202.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Caterham 7 | 1968 Skoda 1202 | |
| Make | Caterham | Skoda |
| Model | 7 | 1202 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1137 cc | 1174 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 10750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 8250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 440 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1010 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2690 mm |
