2000 Honda Civic vs. 1955 Skoda 1200
To start off, 2000 Honda Civic is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Skoda 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Skoda 1200 would be higher. At 1,394 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Honda Civic (89 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1955 Skoda 1200. (35 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1955 Skoda 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Skoda 1200 weights approximately 45 kg more than 2000 Honda Civic.
Because 1955 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 1955 Skoda 1200. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Honda Civic, 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, 2000 Honda Civic (124 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Skoda 1200. (74 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Skoda 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda Civic | 1955 Skoda 1200 | |
| Make | Honda | Skoda |
| Model | Civic | 1200 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1394 cc | 1219 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2690 mm |
