1967 Morris Minor vs. 1962 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 1967 Morris Minor is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Skoda Octavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Skoda Octavia would be higher. At 1,098 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Morris Minor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Morris Minor (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1962 Skoda Octavia. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Morris Minor should accelerate faster than 1962 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Skoda Octavia weights approximately 95 kg more than 1967 Morris Minor.
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 Morris Minor (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Skoda Octavia. (73 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1967 Morris Minor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Morris Minor | 1962 Skoda Octavia | |
| Make | Morris | Skoda |
| Model | Minor | Octavia |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 41 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 38 L |
