1978 Opel Rekord vs. 1969 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 1978 Opel Rekord is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Skoda Octavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Skoda Octavia would be higher. At 1,689 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Opel Rekord (90 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1969 Skoda Octavia. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Opel Rekord should accelerate faster than 1969 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Opel Rekord weights approximately 134 kg more than 1969 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, 1978 Opel Rekord (142 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Skoda Octavia. (82 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Opel Rekord | 1969 Skoda Octavia | |
Make | Opel | Skoda |
Model | Rekord | Octavia |
Year Released | 1978 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1689 cc | 1221 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 82 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1104 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2400 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 30 L |