1977 Mazda RX-4 vs. 1966 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 1977 Mazda RX-4 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Skoda Octavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Skoda Octavia would be higher. At 2,616 cc, 1977 Mazda RX-4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Mazda RX-4 (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1966 Skoda Octavia. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Mazda RX-4 should accelerate faster than 1966 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Mazda RX-4 weights approximately 140 kg more than 1966 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, 1977 Mazda RX-4 (165 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Skoda Octavia. (82 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1977 Mazda RX-4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Mazda RX-4 | 1966 Skoda Octavia | |
| Make | Mazda | Skoda |
| Model | RX-4 | Octavia |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2616 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 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 | 1110 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2400 mm |
