1959 Jaguar MK II vs. 1959 Skoda Octavia
To start off, both 1959 Jaguar MK II and 1959 Skoda Octavia were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,483 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Jaguar MK II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Jaguar MK II (120 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1959 Skoda Octavia. (44 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Jaguar MK II should accelerate faster than 1959 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Jaguar MK II weights approximately 552 kg more than 1959 Skoda Octavia. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Jaguar MK II | 1959 Skoda Octavia | |
| Make | Jaguar | Skoda |
| Model | MK II | Octavia |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2483 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 924 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2410 mm |
