1969 Skoda Octavia vs. 1955 Triumph TR3
To start off, 1969 Skoda Octavia is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Triumph TR3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Triumph TR3 would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Triumph TR3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Triumph TR3 (94 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1969 Skoda Octavia. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Triumph TR3 should accelerate faster than 1969 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Skoda Octavia weights approximately 45 kg more than 1955 Triumph TR3.
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, 1955 Triumph TR3 (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Skoda Octavia. (82 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1955 Triumph TR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Skoda Octavia | 1955 Triumph TR3 | |
| Make | Skoda | Triumph |
| Model | Octavia | TR3 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1955 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1221 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 82 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 29 L |
