2003 Cadillac Seville vs. 1965 Skoda Octavia

To start off, 2003 Cadillac Seville is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Skoda Octavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Skoda Octavia would be higher. At 4,565 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Cadillac Seville (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 256 more horse power than 1965 Skoda Octavia. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1965 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 836 kg more than 1965 Skoda Octavia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1965 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 1965 Skoda Octavia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Cadillac Seville, 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, 2003 Cadillac Seville (407 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 325 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Skoda Octavia. (82 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Skoda Octavia.

Compare all specifications:

2003 Cadillac Seville 1965 Skoda Octavia
Make Cadillac Skoda
Model Seville Octavia
Year Released 2003 1965
Body Type Sedan Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4565 cc 1221 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 300 HP 44 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 4500 RPM
Torque 407 Nm 82 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 3000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 93 mm 72 mm
Engine Stroke Size 84 mm 75 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.5:1 12.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 1806 kg 970 kg
Vehicle Length 5110 mm 4070 mm
Vehicle Width 1910 mm 1610 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1440 mm
Wheelbase Size 2890 mm 2400 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 30 L


 

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