2009 Land Rover Defender vs. 1972 Skoda 1202
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Defender is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Skoda 1202. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Skoda 1202 would be higher. At 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1972 Skoda 1202. (44 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1972 Skoda 1202. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1603 kg more than 1972 Skoda 1202. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1972 Skoda 1202. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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, 2009 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 276 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Skoda 1202. (84 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Skoda 1202.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover Defender | 1972 Skoda 1202 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Skoda |
| Model | Defender | 1202 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2402 cc | 1219 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.9 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2690 mm |
