1967 Skoda Octavia vs. 1983 Toyota Starlet
To start off, 1983 Toyota Starlet is newer by 16 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, 1983 Toyota Starlet (47 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1967 Skoda Octavia. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Toyota Starlet should accelerate faster than 1967 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Skoda Octavia weights approximately 220 kg more than 1983 Toyota Starlet.
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 Skoda Octavia (82 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Starlet. (65 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1967 Skoda Octavia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Starlet.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Skoda Octavia | 1983 Toyota Starlet | |
Make | Skoda | Toyota |
Model | Octavia | Starlet |
Year Released | 1967 | 1983 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1221 cc | 993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 82 Nm | 65 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 61 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
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 | 750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 3690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 40 L |