1956 Abarth 750 vs. 1962 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 1962 Skoda Octavia is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Abarth 750 would be higher. At 1,221 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Skoda Octavia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Abarth 750 (47 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1962 Skoda Octavia. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Abarth 750 should accelerate faster than 1962 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Skoda Octavia weights approximately 410 kg more than 1956 Abarth 750.
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, 1962 Skoda Octavia (82 Nm) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Abarth 750. (54 Nm). This means 1962 Skoda Octavia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Abarth 750 | 1962 Skoda Octavia | |
| Make | Abarth | Skoda |
| Model | 750 | Octavia |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1962 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 560 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 2400 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 30 L |
