2004 Pontiac GTO vs. 1970 Skoda 1202
To start off, 2004 Pontiac GTO is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Skoda 1202. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Skoda 1202 would be higher. At 5,970 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Pontiac GTO (400 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 356 more horse power than 1970 Skoda 1202. (44 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 1970 Skoda 1202. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Pontiac GTO weights approximately 580 kg more than 1970 Skoda 1202. 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 Pontiac GTO (542 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 458 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Skoda 1202. (84 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2004 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Skoda 1202.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Pontiac GTO | 1970 Skoda 1202 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Skoda |
| Model | GTO | 1202 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5970 cc | 1174 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.9:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1685 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2690 mm |
