1948 Bristol 401 vs. 1963 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 1963 Skoda Octavia is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Bristol 401. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Bristol 401 would be higher. At 1,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 Bristol 401 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Bristol 401 (85 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1963 Skoda Octavia. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1948 Bristol 401 should accelerate faster than 1963 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Bristol 401 weights approximately 255 kg more than 1963 Skoda Octavia. 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, 1948 Bristol 401 (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Skoda Octavia. (82 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1948 Bristol 401 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Bristol 401 | 1963 Skoda Octavia | |
Make | Bristol | Skoda |
Model | 401 | Octavia |
Year Released | 1948 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1969 cc | 1221 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 82 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 7.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2400 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 30 L |