1953 Rover P4 vs. 1962 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 1962 Skoda Octavia is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,638 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Rover P4 (93 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1962 Skoda Octavia. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Rover P4 should accelerate faster than 1962 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Rover P4 weights approximately 566 kg more than 1962 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, 1953 Rover P4 (187 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Skoda Octavia. (73 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1953 Rover P4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Rover P4 | 1962 Skoda Octavia | |
Make | Rover | Skoda |
Model | P4 | Octavia |
Year Released | 1953 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2638 cc | 1089 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 41 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 73 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 7.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1486 kg | 920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 38 L |