1995 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1965 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 1995 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 30 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Buick Park Avenue (242 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 1965 Skoda Octavia. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1965 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 676 kg more than 1965 Skoda Octavia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1995 Buick Park Avenue, 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, 1995 Buick Park Avenue (380 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 298 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Skoda Octavia. (82 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Buick Park Avenue | 1965 Skoda Octavia | |
Make | Buick | Skoda |
Model | Park Avenue | Octavia |
Year Released | 1995 | 1965 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1221 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 242 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 82 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1646 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2400 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 30 L |