1961 Austin A vs. 1961 Skoda Octavia
To start off, both 1961 Austin A and 1961 Skoda Octavia were released in the same year (1961). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Austin A is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 38 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Austin A weights approximately 225 kg more than 1961 Skoda Octavia.
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, 1961 Austin A (87 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Skoda Octavia. (69 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1961 Austin A will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Austin A | 1961 Skoda Octavia | |
| Make | Austin | Skoda |
| Model | A | Octavia |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 30 L |
