2002 Chevrolet Tracker vs. 1970 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 2002 Chevrolet Tracker is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Skoda Octavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Skoda Octavia would be higher. At 1,590 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Chevrolet Tracker is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Chevrolet Tracker (97 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1970 Skoda Octavia. (47 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Chevrolet Tracker should accelerate faster than 1970 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, 2002 Chevrolet Tracker (139 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Skoda Octavia. (84 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2002 Chevrolet Tracker will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Chevrolet Tracker | 1970 Skoda Octavia | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Skoda |
| Model | Tracker | Octavia |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1970 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 139 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2400 mm |
