1959 Skoda Octavia vs. 2004 Vauxhall Omega
To start off, 2004 Vauxhall Omega is newer by 45 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 2,197 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Vauxhall Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Vauxhall Omega (142 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1959 Skoda Octavia. (38 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Vauxhall Omega should accelerate faster than 1959 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Vauxhall Omega weights approximately 685 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, 2004 Vauxhall Omega (209 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Skoda Octavia. (69 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2004 Vauxhall Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Skoda Octavia | 2004 Vauxhall Omega | |
| Make | Skoda | Vauxhall |
| Model | Octavia | Omega |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 2197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2740 mm |
