1987 Honda Prelude vs. 2005 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 2005 Skoda Octavia is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Honda Prelude. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Honda Prelude would be higher. At 1,829 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Honda Prelude (107 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2005 Skoda Octavia. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 2005 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Skoda Octavia weights approximately 272 kg more than 1987 Honda Prelude.
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, 1987 Honda Prelude (155 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Skoda Octavia. (127 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1987 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Honda Prelude | 2005 Skoda Octavia | |
| Make | Honda | Skoda |
| Model | Prelude | Octavia |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1829 cc | 1390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 107 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 75.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 183 km/hour | 171 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 978 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 55 L |
