1961 Fiat 1300 vs. 1963 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 1963 Skoda Octavia is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat 1300 would be higher. At 1,481 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Fiat 1300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Fiat 1300 (71 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1963 Skoda Octavia. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Fiat 1300 should accelerate faster than 1963 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Skoda Octavia weights approximately 10 kg more than 1961 Fiat 1300.
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 Fiat 1300 (106 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Skoda Octavia. (82 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1961 Fiat 1300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat 1300 | 1963 Skoda Octavia | |
| Make | Fiat | Skoda |
| Model | 1300 | Octavia |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1481 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2400 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 30 L |
