1970 Skoda Octavia vs. 1970 Volvo 164
To start off, both 1970 Skoda Octavia and 1970 Volvo 164 were released in the same year (1970). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,978 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Volvo 164 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Volvo 164 (129 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1970 Skoda Octavia. (47 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Volvo 164 should accelerate faster than 1970 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Volvo 164 weights approximately 388 kg more than 1970 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 Volvo 164 (210 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Skoda Octavia. (84 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Volvo 164 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Skoda Octavia | 1970 Volvo 164 | |
Make | Skoda | Volvo |
Model | Octavia | 164 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1970 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1221 cc | 2978 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 84 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 972 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2730 mm |