1962 Skoda Octavia vs. 1990 Skoda L
To start off, 1990 Skoda L is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Skoda Octavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Skoda Octavia would be higher. Both 1962 Skoda Octavia and 1990 Skoda L are equipped with a 1,221 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Skoda L (57 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1962 Skoda Octavia. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Skoda L should accelerate faster than 1962 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Skoda Octavia weights approximately 85 kg more than 1990 Skoda L.
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, 1990 Skoda L (90 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Skoda Octavia. (82 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Skoda L will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Skoda Octavia | 1990 Skoda L | |
| Make | Skoda | Skoda |
| Model | Octavia | L |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1221 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 82 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2410 mm |
