1966 Fiat Cabriolet vs. 1959 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 1966 Fiat Cabriolet 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 1,221 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Fiat Cabriolet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Fiat Cabriolet (62 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1959 Skoda Octavia. (38 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Fiat Cabriolet should accelerate faster than 1959 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Skoda Octavia weights approximately 30 kg more than 1966 Fiat Cabriolet.
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, 1966 Fiat Cabriolet (94 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Skoda Octavia. (69 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1966 Fiat Cabriolet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Fiat Cabriolet | 1959 Skoda Octavia | |
| Make | Fiat | Skoda |
| Model | Cabriolet | Octavia |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1221 cc | 1089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2410 mm |
