1964 Opel Kadett vs. 1969 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 1969 Skoda Octavia is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 1,221 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Skoda Octavia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Opel Kadett (47 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1969 Skoda Octavia. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Opel Kadett should accelerate faster than 1969 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Skoda Octavia weights approximately 270 kg more than 1964 Opel Kadett.
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, 1969 Skoda Octavia (82 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Opel Kadett. (70 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1969 Skoda Octavia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Opel Kadett | 1969 Skoda Octavia | |
| Make | Opel | Skoda |
| Model | Kadett | Octavia |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 991 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 61 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2400 mm |
