1974 Honda Life vs. 2000 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 2000 Skoda Octavia is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Honda Life would be higher. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Skoda Octavia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Skoda Octavia (89 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1974 Honda Life. (29 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Skoda Octavia should accelerate faster than 1974 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Skoda Octavia weights approximately 870 kg more than 1974 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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 Skoda Octavia (210 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Honda Life. (28 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2000 Skoda Octavia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Honda Life | 2000 Skoda Octavia | |
Make | Honda | Skoda |
Model | Life | Octavia |
Year Released | 1974 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 356 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 29 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Torque | 28 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 19.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 113 km/hour | 182 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 55 L |