1981 Pontiac Grand Safari vs. 1959 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Skoda Octavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Skoda Octavia would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari (149 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1959 Skoda Octavia. (44 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari should accelerate faster than 1959 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 876 kg more than 1959 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari | 1959 Skoda Octavia | |
| Make | Pontiac | Skoda |
| Model | Grand Safari | Octavia |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 149 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 924 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5450 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2410 mm |
