1961 Skoda Octavia vs. 1983 Vauxhall Chevette
To start off, 1983 Vauxhall Chevette is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Skoda Octavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Skoda Octavia would be higher. At 1,256 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Vauxhall Chevette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Vauxhall Chevette (57 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1961 Skoda Octavia. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Vauxhall Chevette should accelerate faster than 1961 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Skoda Octavia weights approximately 115 kg more than 1983 Vauxhall Chevette.
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, 1983 Vauxhall Chevette (92 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Skoda Octavia. (82 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1983 Vauxhall Chevette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Skoda Octavia | 1983 Vauxhall Chevette | |
| Make | Skoda | Vauxhall |
| Model | Octavia | Chevette |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1221 cc | 1256 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 82 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72.1 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 61 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2400 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 45 L |
