1980 Buick Electra vs. 2005 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 2005 Skoda Octavia is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Buick Electra would be higher. At 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Skoda Octavia (149 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1980 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Skoda Octavia should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Electra weights approximately 380 kg more than 2005 Skoda Octavia.
Because 1980 Buick Electra is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1980 Buick Electra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Skoda Octavia, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1980 Buick Electra (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Skoda Octavia. (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1980 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Buick Electra | 2005 Skoda Octavia | |
| Make | Buick | Skoda |
| Model | Electra | Octavia |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4129 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2580 mm |
