1999 Lotus Esprit vs. 1966 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 1999 Lotus Esprit is newer by 33 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 3,506 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 408 kg more than 1966 Skoda Octavia.
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, 1999 Lotus Esprit (542 Nm) has 460 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Skoda Octavia. (82 Nm). This means 1999 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Lotus Esprit | 1966 Skoda Octavia | |
Make | Lotus | Skoda |
Model | Esprit | Octavia |
Year Released | 1999 | 1966 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3506 cc | 1221 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 44 HP |
Torque | 542 Nm | 82 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1378 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2400 mm |