1959 Jaguar XK vs. 1961 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 1961 Skoda Octavia is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 3,781 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Jaguar XK (220 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 1961 Skoda Octavia. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1961 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Jaguar XK weights approximately 460 kg more than 1961 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. Let's talk about torque, 1959 Jaguar XK (325 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Skoda Octavia. (82 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Jaguar XK | 1961 Skoda Octavia | |
| Make | Jaguar | Skoda |
| Model | XK | Octavia |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3781 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 72.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 75 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2400 mm |
