2005 Bentley Continental vs. 1966 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 2005 Bentley Continental is newer by 39 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 6,750 cc, 2005 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Bentley Continental (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 508 more horse power than 1966 Skoda Octavia. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1966 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1480 kg more than 1966 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, 2005 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 793 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Skoda Octavia. (82 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Bentley Continental | 1966 Skoda Octavia | |
| Make | Bentley | Skoda |
| Model | Continental | Octavia |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1221 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 552 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 970 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2400 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 30 L |
