2009 Lotus Elise vs. 1956 Skoda 1200
To start off, 2009 Lotus Elise is newer by 53 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Lotus Elise is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lotus Elise (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1956 Skoda 1200. (35 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1956 Skoda 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Skoda 1200 weights approximately 56 kg more than 2009 Lotus Elise.
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, 2009 Lotus Elise (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Skoda 1200. (74 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Skoda 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Lotus Elise | 1956 Skoda 1200 | |
| Make | Lotus | Skoda |
| Model | Elise | 1200 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 954 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2690 mm |
