1951 Austin A 40 vs. 1961 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 1961 Skoda Octavia is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,221 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Skoda Octavia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Austin A 40 (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1961 Skoda Octavia. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Austin A 40 should accelerate faster than 1961 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin A 40 weights approximately 20 kg more than 1961 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, 1951 Austin A 40 (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Skoda Octavia. (82 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1951 Austin A 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin A 40 | 1961 Skoda Octavia | |
Make | Austin | Skoda |
Model | A 40 | Octavia |
Year Released | 1951 | 1961 |
Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1221 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 83 Nm | 82 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 72.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2400 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 30 L |