1966 Pontiac GTO vs. 1965 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 1966 Pontiac GTO is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Skoda Octavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Skoda Octavia would be higher. At 6,375 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Pontiac GTO (366 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 322 more horse power than 1965 Skoda Octavia. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 1965 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Pontiac GTO weights approximately 430 kg more than 1965 Skoda Octavia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Pontiac GTO (575 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 493 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Skoda Octavia. (82 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1966 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Pontiac GTO | 1965 Skoda Octavia | |
Make | Pontiac | Skoda |
Model | GTO | Octavia |
Year Released | 1966 | 1965 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6375 cc | 1221 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 366 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 575 Nm | 82 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 103.1 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 12.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2400 mm |