1970 Skoda Octavia vs. 1968 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1970 Skoda Octavia is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,490 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Toyota Corona (70 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1970 Skoda Octavia. (47 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1970 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Skoda Octavia weights approximately 27 kg more than 1968 Toyota Corona.
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, 1968 Toyota Corona (115 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Skoda Octavia. (84 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Skoda Octavia | 1968 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Skoda | Toyota |
Model | Octavia | Corona |
Year Released | 1970 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1221 cc | 1490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 84 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 78.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 972 kg | 945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 70 L |