1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass vs. 1963 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Skoda Octavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Skoda Octavia would be higher. At 5,031 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass weights approximately 530 kg more than 1963 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.
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1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass | 1963 Skoda Octavia | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Skoda |
Model | Cutlass | Octavia |
Year Released | 1977 | 1963 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5031 cc | 1221 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 44 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2400 mm |