1957 Isuzu Minx vs. 1965 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 1965 Skoda Octavia is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Isuzu Minx. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Isuzu Minx would be higher. At 1,390 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Isuzu Minx is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Isuzu Minx (45 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1965 Skoda Octavia. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Isuzu Minx should accelerate faster than 1965 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Skoda Octavia weights approximately 20 kg more than 1957 Isuzu Minx.
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 Isuzu Minx (91 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Skoda Octavia. (82 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1957 Isuzu Minx will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Isuzu Minx | 1965 Skoda Octavia | |
| Make | Isuzu | Skoda |
| Model | Minx | Octavia |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1390 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2400 mm |
