1988 Honda Shuttle vs. 1965 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 1988 Honda Shuttle is newer by 23 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 1,396 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Honda Shuttle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Honda Shuttle (90 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1965 Skoda Octavia. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda Shuttle should accelerate faster than 1965 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Skoda Octavia weights approximately 30 kg more than 1988 Honda Shuttle.
Because 1965 Skoda Octavia 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 1965 Skoda Octavia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Honda Shuttle, 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, 1988 Honda Shuttle (112 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Skoda Octavia. (82 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 Honda Shuttle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Honda Shuttle | 1965 Skoda Octavia | |
Make | Honda | Skoda |
Model | Shuttle | Octavia |
Year Released | 1988 | 1965 |
Body Type | Minivan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1221 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 82 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2400 mm |