1967 Innocenti A 40 vs. 1963 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 1967 Innocenti A 40 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Skoda Octavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Skoda Octavia would be higher. At 1,098 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Innocenti A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Innocenti A 40 (43 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1963 Skoda Octavia. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Innocenti A 40 should accelerate faster than 1963 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Skoda Octavia weights approximately 120 kg more than 1967 Innocenti A 40.
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 Innocenti A 40 (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Skoda Octavia. (73 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1967 Innocenti A 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Innocenti A 40 | 1963 Skoda Octavia | |
| Make | Innocenti | Skoda |
| Model | A 40 | Octavia |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 41 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 38 L |
