1957 AC Aceca vs. 1961 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 1961 Skoda Octavia is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 AC Aceca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 AC Aceca would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 AC Aceca (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1961 Skoda Octavia. (38 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1961 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Skoda Octavia weights approximately 26 kg more than 1957 AC Aceca.
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, 1957 AC Aceca (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Skoda Octavia. (69 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1957 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 AC Aceca | 1961 Skoda Octavia | |
| Make | AC | Skoda |
| Model | Aceca | Octavia |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 30 L |
