1961 Nissan Bluebird vs. 1961 Skoda Octavia
To start off, both 1961 Nissan Bluebird 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 1,221 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Skoda Octavia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Skoda Octavia (44 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1961 Nissan Bluebird. (43 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Skoda Octavia should accelerate faster than 1961 Nissan Bluebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Skoda Octavia weights approximately 45 kg more than 1961 Nissan Bluebird. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1961 Nissan Bluebird is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1961 Skoda Octavia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1961 Nissan Bluebird will offer significantly more control. 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 Nissan Bluebird (84 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Skoda Octavia. (82 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1961 Nissan Bluebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Nissan Bluebird | 1961 Skoda Octavia | |
| Make | Nissan | Skoda |
| Model | Bluebird | Octavia |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 988 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2400 mm |
