1965 Seat 600 vs. 1961 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 1965 Seat 600 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Skoda Octavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Skoda Octavia would be higher. At 1,221 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Skoda Octavia is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Skoda Octavia weights approximately 395 kg more than 1965 Seat 600.
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, 1961 Skoda Octavia (82 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Seat 600. (47 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1961 Skoda Octavia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Seat 600 | 1961 Skoda Octavia | |
Make | Seat | Skoda |
Model | 600 | Octavia |
Year Released | 1965 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 767 cc | 1221 cc |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 44 HP |
Torque | 47 Nm | 82 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 575 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2400 mm |