1955 Austin A 40 vs. 1963 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 1963 Skoda Octavia is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Austin A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 41 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Austin A 40 weights approximately 110 kg more than 1963 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, 1955 Austin A 40 (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Skoda Octavia. (73 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1955 Austin A 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Austin A 40 | 1963 Skoda Octavia | |
| Make | Austin | Skoda |
| Model | A 40 | Octavia |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 41 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 38 L |
