1961 Skoda Octavia vs. 2012 Infiniti M
To start off, 2012 Infiniti M is newer by 51 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 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Infiniti M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Infiniti M (420 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 376 more horse power than 1961 Skoda Octavia. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Infiniti M should accelerate faster than 1961 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Infiniti M weights approximately 853 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, 2012 Infiniti M (565 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 483 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Skoda Octavia. (82 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Infiniti M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Skoda Octavia | 2012 Infiniti M | |
| Make | Skoda | Infiniti |
| Model | Octavia | M |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1221 cc | 5600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 82 Nm | 565 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| 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 | 1823 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4945 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1844 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1501 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2901 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 76 L |
