1959 Skoda Octavia vs. 1965 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 1965 Skoda Octavia is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Skoda Octavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Skoda Octavia would be higher. At 1,221 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Skoda Octavia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Skoda Octavia (44 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1959 Skoda Octavia. (38 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Skoda Octavia should accelerate faster than 1959 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Skoda Octavia weights approximately 50 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. Let's talk about torque, 1965 Skoda Octavia (82 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Skoda Octavia. (69 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1965 Skoda Octavia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Skoda Octavia | 1965 Skoda Octavia | |
| Make | Skoda | Skoda |
| Model | Octavia | Octavia |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2400 mm |
