1967 Skoda Octavia vs. 1973 Triumph Stag
To start off, 1973 Triumph Stag is newer by 6 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 2,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Triumph Stag is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Triumph Stag (124 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1967 Skoda Octavia. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Triumph Stag should accelerate faster than 1967 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Triumph Stag weights approximately 230 kg more than 1967 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, 1973 Triumph Stag (192 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Skoda Octavia. (82 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Triumph Stag will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Skoda Octavia | 1973 Triumph Stag | |
| Make | Skoda | Triumph |
| Model | Octavia | Stag |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1221 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 82 Nm | 192 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2550 mm |
