1990 Jaguar XJR-15 vs. 1968 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Skoda Octavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Skoda Octavia would be higher. At 5,993 cc (12 cylinders), 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 (450 HP) has 406 more horse power than 1968 Skoda Octavia. (44 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 should accelerate faster than 1968 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 weights approximately 80 kg more than 1968 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, 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 (569 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 487 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Skoda Octavia. (82 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 | 1968 Skoda Octavia | |
| Make | Jaguar | Skoda |
| Model | XJR-15 | Octavia |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5993 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 44 HP |
| Torque | 569 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.1 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2400 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 30 L |
