1963 Skoda Octavia vs. 2011 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2011 Porsche Cayman is newer by 48 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 2,900 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Porsche Cayman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche Cayman (265 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 224 more horse power than 1963 Skoda Octavia. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 1963 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Porsche Cayman weights approximately 410 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, 2011 Porsche Cayman (299 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Skoda Octavia. (73 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Skoda Octavia | 2011 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | Skoda | Porsche |
| Model | Octavia | Cayman |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 2900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 299 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4376 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1303 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2416 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 64 L |
