1962 Skoda Octavia vs. 1962 Toyota Crown
To start off, both 1962 Skoda Octavia and 1962 Toyota Crown were released in the same year (1962). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,897 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Toyota Crown (80 HP) has 39 more horse power than 1962 Skoda Octavia. (41 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1962 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Toyota Crown weights approximately 335 kg more than 1962 Skoda Octavia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1962 Toyota Crown (145 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Skoda Octavia. (73 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1962 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Skoda Octavia | 1962 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Skoda | Toyota |
| Model | Octavia | Crown |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 1897 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 80 HP |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 22.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 75 L |
