1964 Jaguar MK 10 vs. 1963 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 1964 Jaguar MK 10 is newer by 1 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 4,235 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Jaguar MK 10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Jaguar MK 10 (265 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 224 more horse power than 1963 Skoda Octavia. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Jaguar MK 10 should accelerate faster than 1963 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Jaguar MK 10 weights approximately 963 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, 1964 Jaguar MK 10 (385 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 312 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Skoda Octavia. (73 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1964 Jaguar MK 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Jaguar MK 10 | 1963 Skoda Octavia | |
| Make | Jaguar | Skoda |
| Model | MK 10 | Octavia |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4235 cc | 1089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 41 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 385 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1883 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 38 L |
