1960 Peugeot 203 vs. 1970 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 1970 Skoda Octavia is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Peugeot 203 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Skoda Octavia (47 HP) has 3 more horse power than 1960 Peugeot 203. (44 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Skoda Octavia should accelerate faster than 1960 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Skoda Octavia weights approximately 47 kg more than 1960 Peugeot 203. 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, 1970 Skoda Octavia (84 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1970 Skoda Octavia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Peugeot 203 | 1970 Skoda Octavia | |
Make | Peugeot | Skoda |
Model | 203 | Octavia |
Year Released | 1960 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1221 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 47 HP |
Torque | 80 Nm | 84 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 7.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 972 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2400 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 30 L |