2005 Rover 75 vs. 1970 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 2005 Rover 75 is newer by 35 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 1,796 cc, 2005 Rover 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Rover 75 (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1970 Skoda Octavia. (47 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Rover 75 should accelerate faster than 1970 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Rover 75 weights approximately 443 kg more than 1970 Skoda Octavia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 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 1970 Skoda Octavia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Rover 75, 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, 2005 Rover 75 (215 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Skoda Octavia. (84 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Rover 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Rover 75 | 1970 Skoda Octavia | |
Make | Rover | Skoda |
Model | 75 | Octavia |
Year Released | 2005 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1221 cc |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 215 Nm | 84 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 7.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1415 kg | 972 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2400 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 30 L |