1975 Honda Civic vs. 1996 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 1996 Skoda Octavia is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Skoda Octavia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Skoda Octavia (125 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1975 Honda Civic. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Skoda Octavia should accelerate faster than 1975 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Skoda Octavia weights approximately 590 kg more than 1975 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1996 Skoda Octavia (169 Nm @ 3530 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Honda Civic. (80 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Skoda Octavia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Honda Civic | 1996 Skoda Octavia | |
| Make | Honda | Skoda |
| Model | Civic | Octavia |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1169 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3530 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 675 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2520 mm |
