2003 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 1955 Skoda 1200
To start off, 2003 Chevrolet Blazer is newer by 48 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 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Chevrolet Blazer (190 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1955 Skoda 1200. (35 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Chevrolet Blazer should accelerate faster than 1955 Skoda 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 790 kg more than 1955 Skoda 1200. 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, 2003 Chevrolet Blazer (339 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Skoda 1200. (74 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2003 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Skoda 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Chevrolet Blazer | 1955 Skoda 1200 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Skoda |
| Model | Blazer | 1200 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4300 cc | 1219 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2690 mm |
