1967 Skoda Octavia vs. 1971 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 1971 Skoda Octavia is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Skoda Octavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Skoda Octavia would be higher. At 1,221 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Skoda Octavia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Skoda Octavia (47 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1967 Skoda Octavia. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Skoda Octavia should accelerate faster than 1967 Skoda Octavia.
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, 1971 Skoda Octavia (84 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Skoda Octavia. (82 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Skoda Octavia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Skoda Octavia | 1971 Skoda Octavia | |
| Make | Skoda | Skoda |
| Model | Octavia | Octavia |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1221 cc | 1220 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 82 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2400 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 30 L |
