1968 Mazda Familia vs. 1961 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 1968 Mazda Familia 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 1,221 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Skoda Octavia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mazda Familia (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1961 Skoda Octavia. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mazda Familia should accelerate faster than 1961 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Skoda Octavia weights approximately 230 kg more than 1968 Mazda Familia.
Let's talk about torque, 1961 Skoda Octavia (82 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mazda Familia. (79 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1961 Skoda Octavia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Mazda Familia | 1961 Skoda Octavia | |
| Make | Mazda | Skoda |
| Model | Familia | Octavia |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 987 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2400 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 30 L |
