1961 Fiat Grand Break vs. 1962 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 1962 Skoda Octavia is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat Grand Break. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat Grand Break would be higher. At 2,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Fiat Grand Break is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Fiat Grand Break (115 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1962 Skoda Octavia. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Fiat Grand Break should accelerate faster than 1962 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Fiat Grand Break weights approximately 370 kg more than 1962 Skoda Octavia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1961 Fiat Grand Break (188 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Skoda Octavia. (73 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1961 Fiat Grand Break will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat Grand Break | 1962 Skoda Octavia | |
| Make | Fiat | Skoda |
| Model | Grand Break | Octavia |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2279 cc | 1089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 41 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 38 L |
