1964 Skoda Felicia vs. 1965 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 1965 Skoda Octavia is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Skoda Felicia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Skoda Felicia would be higher. At 1,221 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Skoda Octavia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Skoda Felicia (49 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1965 Skoda Octavia. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Skoda Felicia should accelerate faster than 1965 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Skoda Octavia weights approximately 80 kg more than 1964 Skoda Felicia.
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, 1965 Skoda Octavia (82 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Skoda Felicia. (74 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1965 Skoda Octavia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Skoda Felicia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Skoda Felicia | 1965 Skoda Octavia | |
| Make | Skoda | Skoda |
| Model | Felicia | Octavia |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 74 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2400 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 30 L |
