1966 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1996 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 1996 Skoda Octavia is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider 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 38 more horse power than 1996 Skoda Octavia. (125 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1996 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 65 kg more than 1996 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 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Skoda Octavia. (169 Nm @ 3530 RPM). This means 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1996 Skoda Octavia | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Skoda |
| Model | Spider | Octavia |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2582 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3530 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2520 mm |
