1983 Opel Rekord vs. 1965 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 1983 Opel Rekord is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Skoda Octavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Skoda Octavia would be higher. At 2,197 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Opel Rekord (114 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1965 Skoda Octavia. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Opel Rekord should accelerate faster than 1965 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Opel Rekord weights approximately 280 kg more than 1965 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, 1983 Opel Rekord (186 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Skoda Octavia. (82 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1983 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Opel Rekord | 1965 Skoda Octavia | |
Make | Opel | Skoda |
Model | Rekord | Octavia |
Year Released | 1983 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2197 cc | 1221 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 82 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 12.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2400 mm |