1985 Hyundai Pony vs. 1962 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 1985 Hyundai Pony is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Skoda Octavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Skoda Octavia would be higher. At 1,439 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Hyundai Pony is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Hyundai Pony (67 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1962 Skoda Octavia. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Hyundai Pony should accelerate faster than 1962 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Skoda Octavia weights approximately 40 kg more than 1985 Hyundai Pony.
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, 1985 Hyundai Pony (104 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Skoda Octavia. (73 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1985 Hyundai Pony will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Hyundai Pony | 1962 Skoda Octavia | |
Make | Hyundai | Skoda |
Model | Pony | Octavia |
Year Released | 1985 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1439 cc | 1089 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 41 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 104 Nm | 73 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 7.0:1 |
Top Speed | 156 km/hour | 121 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 38 L |