1967 Fiat 124 vs. 1961 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 1967 Fiat 124 is newer by 6 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 1,197 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Fiat 124 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Fiat 124 (59 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1961 Skoda Octavia. (38 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Fiat 124 should accelerate faster than 1961 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Skoda Octavia weights approximately 10 kg more than 1967 Fiat 124.
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, 1967 Fiat 124 (89 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Skoda Octavia. (69 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1967 Fiat 124 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Fiat 124 | 1961 Skoda Octavia | |
| Make | Fiat | Skoda |
| Model | 124 | Octavia |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1197 cc | 1089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 89 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 30 L |
