1961 Skoda Octavia vs. 1995 Volkswagen Fusca
To start off, 1995 Volkswagen Fusca is newer by 34 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 1,585 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Volkswagen Fusca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Volkswagen Fusca (52 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1961 Skoda Octavia. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Volkswagen Fusca should accelerate faster than 1961 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Skoda Octavia weights approximately 150 kg more than 1995 Volkswagen Fusca.
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, 1995 Volkswagen Fusca (105 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Skoda Octavia. (82 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Volkswagen Fusca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Skoda Octavia | 1995 Volkswagen Fusca | |
| Make | Skoda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Octavia | Fusca |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1221 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 82 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2410 mm |
