1952 Austin A 40 vs. 1965 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 1965 Skoda Octavia is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,221 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Skoda Octavia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Skoda Octavia (44 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Skoda Octavia should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin A 40 weights approximately 2 kg more than 1965 Skoda Octavia.
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, 1965 Skoda Octavia (82 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1965 Skoda Octavia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Austin A 40 | 1965 Skoda Octavia | |
Make | Austin | Skoda |
Model | A 40 | Octavia |
Year Released | 1952 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1221 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 82 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 972 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2400 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 30 L |