1963 Skoda Octavia vs. 1988 TVR Tuscan
To start off, 1988 TVR Tuscan is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Skoda Octavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Skoda Octavia would be higher. At 3,532 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 TVR Tuscan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 TVR Tuscan (225 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 1963 Skoda Octavia. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 TVR Tuscan should accelerate faster than 1963 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 TVR Tuscan weights approximately 4 kg more than 1963 Skoda Octavia. 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, 1988 TVR Tuscan (298 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Skoda Octavia. (73 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 TVR Tuscan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Skoda Octavia | 1988 TVR Tuscan | |
| Make | Skoda | TVR |
| Model | Octavia | Tuscan |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 3532 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 924 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2290 mm |
