2000 Mazda Familia vs. 1961 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 2000 Mazda Familia is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Skoda Octavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Skoda Octavia would be higher. At 1,998 cc, 2000 Mazda Familia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mazda Familia (106 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1961 Skoda Octavia. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mazda Familia should accelerate faster than 1961 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Skoda Octavia weights approximately 145 kg more than 2000 Mazda Familia.
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, 2000 Mazda Familia (134 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Skoda Octavia. (82 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Mazda Familia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Mazda Familia | 1961 Skoda Octavia | |
| Make | Mazda | Skoda |
| Model | Familia | Octavia |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2400 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 30 L |
