1970 AMC Gremlin vs. 1962 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 1970 AMC Gremlin is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Skoda Octavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Skoda Octavia would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 AMC Gremlin is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 AMC Gremlin (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1962 Skoda Octavia. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 AMC Gremlin should accelerate faster than 1962 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 AMC Gremlin weights approximately 247 kg more than 1962 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, 1970 AMC Gremlin (251 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Skoda Octavia. (73 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 AMC Gremlin will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 AMC Gremlin | 1962 Skoda Octavia | |
| Make | AMC | Skoda |
| Model | Gremlin | Octavia |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 1089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 41 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 162 km/hour | 121 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1167 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 38 L |
