1996 Honda CRX vs. 1966 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 1996 Honda CRX is newer by 30 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 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Honda CRX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda CRX (158 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1966 Skoda Octavia. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda CRX should accelerate faster than 1966 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda CRX weights approximately 80 kg more than 1966 Skoda Octavia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1966 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 1966 Skoda Octavia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Honda CRX, 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, 1996 Honda CRX (143 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Skoda Octavia. (82 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Honda CRX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda CRX | 1966 Skoda Octavia | |
| Make | Honda | Skoda |
| Model | CRX | Octavia |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2400 mm |
