1971 Renault 10 vs. 1959 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 1971 Renault 10 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Skoda Octavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Skoda Octavia would be higher. At 1,289 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Renault 10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Renault 10 (47 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1959 Skoda Octavia. (38 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Renault 10 should accelerate faster than 1959 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Skoda Octavia weights approximately 130 kg more than 1971 Renault 10.
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, 1971 Renault 10 (95 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Skoda Octavia. (69 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1971 Renault 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Renault 10 | 1959 Skoda Octavia | |
Make | Renault | Skoda |
Model | 10 | Octavia |
Year Released | 1971 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1289 cc | 1089 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 95 Nm | 69 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2410 mm |