1960 Austin Princess vs. 1996 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 1996 Skoda Octavia is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Austin Princess would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Skoda Octavia (125 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1960 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Skoda Octavia should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Austin Princess weights approximately 915 kg more than 1996 Skoda Octavia.
Because 1960 Austin Princess is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1960 Austin Princess. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Skoda Octavia, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1960 Austin Princess (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Skoda Octavia. (169 Nm @ 3530 RPM). This means 1960 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Austin Princess | 1996 Skoda Octavia | |
Make | Austin | Skoda |
Model | Princess | Octavia |
Year Released | 1960 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 125 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 169 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3530 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2520 mm |