1970 Buick GS vs. 2000 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 2000 Skoda Octavia is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Buick GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Buick GS would be higher. At 5,724 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Buick GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Buick GS (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2000 Skoda Octavia. (128 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Buick GS should accelerate faster than 2000 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Buick GS weights approximately 245 kg more than 2000 Skoda Octavia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 Buick GS is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Buick GS. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Skoda Octavia, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Buick GS (394 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Skoda Octavia. (320 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 1970 Buick GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Buick GS | 2000 Skoda Octavia | |
| Make | Buick | Skoda |
| Model | GS | Octavia |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2520 mm |
