1961 Skoda Octavia vs. 1985 Toyota Cressida
To start off, 1985 Toyota Cressida is newer by 24 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 2,759 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Toyota Cressida is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Toyota Cressida (122 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1961 Skoda Octavia. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Toyota Cressida should accelerate faster than 1961 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Toyota Cressida weights approximately 398 kg more than 1961 Skoda Octavia. 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, 1985 Toyota Cressida (149 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Skoda Octavia. (82 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1985 Toyota Cressida will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Skoda Octavia | 1985 Toyota Cressida | |
| Make | Skoda | Toyota |
| Model | Octavia | Cressida |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1221 cc | 2759 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 82 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72.1 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 85 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1368 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 70 L |
