1985 Pontiac Fiero vs. 1967 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 1985 Pontiac Fiero is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Skoda Octavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Skoda Octavia would be higher. At 2,827 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Pontiac Fiero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Pontiac Fiero (140 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1967 Skoda Octavia. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Pontiac Fiero should accelerate faster than 1967 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Pontiac Fiero weights approximately 296 kg more than 1967 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, 1985 Pontiac Fiero (220 Nm) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Skoda Octavia. (82 Nm). This means 1985 Pontiac Fiero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Pontiac Fiero | 1967 Skoda Octavia | |
| Make | Pontiac | Skoda |
| Model | Fiero | Octavia |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2827 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.7 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2400 mm |
