1959 Skoda Octavia vs. 2007 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 2007 SsangYong Chairman H is newer by 48 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 2,787 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 SsangYong Chairman H is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 SsangYong Chairman H (198 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 1959 Skoda Octavia. (38 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 SsangYong Chairman H should accelerate faster than 1959 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 SsangYong Chairman H weights approximately 710 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, 2007 SsangYong Chairman H (272 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Skoda Octavia. (69 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 SsangYong Chairman H will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Skoda Octavia | 2007 SsangYong Chairman H | |
Make | Skoda | SsangYong |
Model | Octavia | Chairman H |
Year Released | 1959 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1089 cc | 2787 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 198 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 272 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2910 mm |