2001 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1962 Skoda 1202
To start off, 2001 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Skoda 1202. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Skoda 1202 would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1962 Skoda 1202. (44 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1962 Skoda 1202. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 577 kg more than 1962 Skoda 1202. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1962 Skoda 1202 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 1962 Skoda 1202. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Buick Park Avenue, 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, 2001 Buick Park Avenue (313 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Skoda 1202. (87 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2001 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Skoda 1202.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Buick Park Avenue | 1962 Skoda 1202 | |
| Make | Buick | Skoda |
| Model | Park Avenue | 1202 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1682 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 30 L |
