1958 Seat 600 vs. 1961 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 1961 Skoda Octavia is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Seat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Seat 600 would be higher. In terms of performance, 1961 Skoda Octavia (44 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1958 Seat 600. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Skoda Octavia should accelerate faster than 1958 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Skoda Octavia weights approximately 394 kg more than 1958 Seat 600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1961 Skoda Octavia (82 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Seat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1961 Skoda Octavia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Seat 600 | 1961 Skoda Octavia | |
Make | Seat | Skoda |
Model | 600 | Octavia |
Year Released | 1958 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 19 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 40 Nm | 82 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 576 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2400 mm |