2004 Lexus SC vs. 1956 Skoda 1200
To start off, 2004 Lexus SC is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Skoda 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Skoda 1200 would be higher. At 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Lexus SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Lexus SC (225 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 1956 Skoda 1200. (35 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Lexus SC should accelerate faster than 1956 Skoda 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Lexus SC weights approximately 465 kg more than 1956 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, 2004 Lexus SC (290 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Skoda 1200. (74 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2004 Lexus SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Skoda 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Lexus SC | 1956 Skoda 1200 | |
| Make | Lexus | Skoda |
| Model | SC | 1200 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2690 mm |
