1963 Abarth 750 vs. 1963 Skoda Octavia
To start off, both 1963 Abarth 750 and 1963 Skoda Octavia were released in the same year (1963). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,089 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Skoda Octavia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Abarth 750 (43 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1963 Skoda Octavia. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Abarth 750 should accelerate faster than 1963 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Skoda Octavia weights approximately 385 kg more than 1963 Abarth 750.
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, 1963 Skoda Octavia (73 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Abarth 750. (57 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1963 Skoda Octavia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Abarth 750 | 1963 Skoda Octavia | |
Make | Abarth | Skoda |
Model | 750 | Octavia |
Year Released | 1963 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 1089 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 41 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 73 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 38 L |