1997 Honda NSX vs. 1963 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 1997 Honda NSX is newer by 34 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 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Honda NSX (290 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 246 more horse power than 1963 Skoda Octavia. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1963 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Honda NSX weights approximately 528 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, 1997 Honda NSX (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Skoda Octavia. (82 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1997 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Honda NSX | 1963 Skoda Octavia | |
Make | Honda | Skoda |
Model | NSX | Octavia |
Year Released | 1997 | 1963 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3179 cc | 1221 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 290 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 82 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 7.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1498 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2400 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 30 L |