1968 Fiat 125 vs. 1961 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 1968 Fiat 125 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 1,608 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Fiat 125 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Fiat 125 (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1961 Skoda Octavia. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Fiat 125 should accelerate faster than 1961 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Skoda Octavia weights approximately 10 kg more than 1968 Fiat 125.
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 Fiat 125 (131 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Skoda Octavia. (82 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Fiat 125 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Fiat 125 | 1961 Skoda Octavia | |
| Make | Fiat | Skoda |
| Model | 125 | Octavia |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1608 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 72.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2400 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 30 L |
