1961 Mazda R 360 vs. 1959 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 1961 Mazda R 360 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Skoda Octavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Skoda Octavia would be higher. At 1,089 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Skoda Octavia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Skoda Octavia (38 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1961 Mazda R 360. (16 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Skoda Octavia should accelerate faster than 1961 Mazda R 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Skoda Octavia weights approximately 540 kg more than 1961 Mazda R 360. 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, 1959 Skoda Octavia (69 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Mazda R 360. (22 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1959 Skoda Octavia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Mazda R 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Mazda R 360 | 1959 Skoda Octavia | |
| Make | Mazda | Skoda |
| Model | R 360 | Octavia |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1959 |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 1089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 16 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 22 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 380 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2990 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1770 mm | 2410 mm |
