1962 Lotus Elan vs. 1969 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 1969 Skoda Octavia is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Lotus Elan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Lotus Elan would be higher. At 1,496 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Lotus Elan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Lotus Elan (100 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1969 Skoda Octavia. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Lotus Elan should accelerate faster than 1969 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Skoda Octavia weights approximately 380 kg more than 1962 Lotus Elan.
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 Lotus Elan (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Skoda Octavia. (82 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1962 Lotus Elan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Lotus Elan | 1969 Skoda Octavia | |
Make | Lotus | Skoda |
Model | Elan | Octavia |
Year Released | 1962 | 1969 |
Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1496 cc | 1221 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 138 Nm | 82 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.7 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 590 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2400 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 30 L |