1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1962 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 1962 Skoda Octavia is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 1,289 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (71 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1962 Skoda Octavia. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1962 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Skoda Octavia weights approximately 80 kg more than 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
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, 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Skoda Octavia. (73 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1962 Skoda Octavia | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Skoda |
| Model | Giulietta | Octavia |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 1089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 41 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 38 L |
