1979 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith vs. 1966 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 1979 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith is newer by 13 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 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith weights approximately 1418 kg more than 1966 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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1979 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith | 1966 Skoda Octavia | |
Make | Rolls-Royce | Skoda |
Model | Silver Wraith | Octavia |
Year Released | 1979 | 1966 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 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 | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2388 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5310 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2400 mm |