1970 Skoda Octavia vs. 2010 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2010 Toyota Highlander is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Skoda Octavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Skoda Octavia would be higher. At 2,700 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Highlander (187 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1970 Skoda Octavia. (47 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 1970 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota Highlander weights approximately 772 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.
Because 1970 Skoda Octavia 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 Skoda Octavia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Highlander, 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, 2010 Toyota Highlander (252 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Skoda Octavia. (84 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota Highlander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Skoda Octavia | 2010 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | Skoda | Toyota |
| Model | Octavia | Highlander |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1221 cc | 2700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 252 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 972 kg | 1744 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4785 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2789 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 73 L |
