1966 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1959 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Skoda Octavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Skoda Octavia would be higher. At 2,582 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1959 Skoda Octavia. (38 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1959 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 410 kg more than 1959 Skoda Octavia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Skoda Octavia. (69 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1959 Skoda Octavia | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Skoda |
| Model | Spider | Octavia |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2582 cc | 1089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2410 mm |
