1962 Skoda Octavia vs. 1962 Steyr 700C
To start off, both 1962 Skoda Octavia and 1962 Steyr 700C were released in the same year (1962). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,089 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Skoda Octavia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Skoda Octavia (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1962 Steyr 700C. (20 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Skoda Octavia should accelerate faster than 1962 Steyr 700C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Skoda Octavia weights approximately 380 kg more than 1962 Steyr 700C. 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 (73 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Steyr 700C. (40 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1962 Skoda Octavia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Steyr 700C.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Skoda Octavia | 1962 Steyr 700C | |
Make | Skoda | Steyr |
Model | Octavia | 700C |
Year Released | 1962 | 1962 |
Engine Size | 1089 cc | 641 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 20 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 73 Nm | 40 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 3190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1330 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 1950 mm |