1972 Fiat 850 vs. 1964 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 1972 Fiat 850 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Skoda Octavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Skoda Octavia would be higher. At 1,221 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Skoda Octavia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Fiat 850 (51 HP) has 7 more horse power than 1964 Skoda Octavia. (44 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Fiat 850 should accelerate faster than 1964 Skoda Octavia.
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, 1964 Skoda Octavia (82 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1964 Skoda Octavia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Fiat 850 | 1964 Skoda Octavia | |
Make | Fiat | Skoda |
Model | 850 | Octavia |
Year Released | 1972 | 1964 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 847 cc | 1221 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 44 HP |
Torque | 69 Nm | 82 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 12.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2400 mm |