as for the speed question, no - it was just base 2. you can actually see that in the photos. no other enhancements. and those pics are taken in succession too.
as for the difference in 'to hit' 'be hit', i had not taken the possibility of LUCK into account. so that might very well be it. and it makes sense too.

if needed, i have a save right at the 10 skill point/speed thing. so can recreate it any time.
and it was with 1.4.