1988 Porsche 944 vs. 1966 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 1988 Porsche 944 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Skoda Octavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Skoda Octavia would be higher. At 2,680 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Porsche 944 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Porsche 944 (162 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1966 Skoda Octavia. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 1966 Skoda Octavia.
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, 1988 Porsche 944 (225 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Skoda Octavia. (82 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 Porsche 944 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Porsche 944 | 1966 Skoda Octavia | |
Make | Porsche | Skoda |
Model | 944 | Octavia |
Year Released | 1988 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2680 cc | 1221 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 162 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 225 Nm | 82 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.9:1 | 12.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2400 mm |