1961 Skoda Octavia vs. 1987 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1987 Toyota Corolla is newer by 26 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 1,452 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Toyota Corolla (83 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1961 Skoda Octavia. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Toyota Corolla 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 1987 Toyota Corolla.
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, 1987 Toyota Corolla (118 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Skoda Octavia. (82 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1987 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Skoda Octavia | 1987 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Skoda | Toyota |
Model | Octavia | Corolla |
Year Released | 1961 | 1987 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1221 cc | 1452 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 82 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72.1 mm | 77.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 77 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 50 L |