1962 Fiat 500 vs. 1962 Skoda Octavia
To start off, both 1962 Fiat 500 and 1962 Skoda Octavia were released in the same year (1962). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,221 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Skoda Octavia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Skoda Octavia (44 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1962 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Skoda Octavia should accelerate faster than 1962 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Skoda Octavia weights approximately 430 kg more than 1962 Fiat 500. 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, 1962 Skoda Octavia (82 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1962 Skoda Octavia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Fiat 500 | 1962 Skoda Octavia | |
Make | Fiat | Skoda |
Model | 500 | Octavia |
Year Released | 1962 | 1962 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 499 cc | 1221 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 22 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 36 Nm | 82 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 12.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 2400 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 30 L |