1969 Monteverdi 400 vs. 1965 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 1969 Monteverdi 400 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Skoda Octavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Skoda Octavia would be higher. At 7,206 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Monteverdi 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Monteverdi 400 (392 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 348 more horse power than 1965 Skoda Octavia. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Monteverdi 400 should accelerate faster than 1965 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Monteverdi 400 weights approximately 605 kg more than 1965 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, 1969 Monteverdi 400 (657 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 575 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Skoda Octavia. (82 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1969 Monteverdi 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Monteverdi 400 | 1965 Skoda Octavia | |
Make | Monteverdi | Skoda |
Model | 400 | Octavia |
Year Released | 1969 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7206 cc | 1221 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 392 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 657 Nm | 82 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2400 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 130 L | 30 L |