1975 Chrysler Charger vs. 1965 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 1975 Chrysler Charger is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Skoda Octavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Skoda Octavia would be higher. At 3,521 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Chrysler Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Chrysler Charger (138 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1965 Skoda Octavia. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Chrysler Charger should accelerate faster than 1965 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Chrysler Charger weights approximately 360 kg more than 1965 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, 1975 Chrysler Charger (272 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Skoda Octavia. (82 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1975 Chrysler Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Chrysler Charger | 1965 Skoda Octavia | |
| Make | Chrysler | Skoda |
| Model | Charger | Octavia |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3521 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 272 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2400 mm |
