1968 Dodge Dart vs. 1961 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 1968 Dodge Dart is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Skoda Octavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Skoda Octavia would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Dodge Dart is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Dodge Dart (150 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1961 Skoda Octavia. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Dodge Dart should accelerate faster than 1961 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Dodge Dart weights approximately 407 kg more than 1961 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, 1968 Dodge Dart (353 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Skoda Octavia. (82 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Dodge Dart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Dodge Dart | 1961 Skoda Octavia | |
| Make | Dodge | Skoda |
| Model | Dart | Octavia |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.3 mm | 72.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 75 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1377 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2400 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 30 L |
