1962 Skoda Octavia vs. 1962 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia
To start off, both 1962 Skoda Octavia and 1962 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia were released in the same year (1962). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,285 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia (43 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1962 Skoda Octavia. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia should accelerate faster than 1962 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Skoda Octavia weights approximately 80 kg more than 1962 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia.
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 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia (86 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Skoda Octavia. (73 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1962 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Skoda Octavia | 1962 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia | |
| Make | Skoda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Octavia | Karmann-Ghia |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 1285 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 86 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 7.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 40 L |
