1993 Porsche 928 vs. 1963 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 1993 Porsche 928 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Skoda Octavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Skoda Octavia would be higher. At 4,662 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Porsche 928 (306 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 262 more horse power than 1963 Skoda Octavia. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1963 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Porsche 928 weights approximately 560 kg more than 1963 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, 1993 Porsche 928 (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 326 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Skoda Octavia. (82 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Porsche 928 | 1963 Skoda Octavia | |
| Make | Porsche | Skoda |
| Model | 928 | Octavia |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1963 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4662 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2400 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 30 L |
