1989 Honda Accord vs. 2004 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 2004 Skoda Octavia is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,156 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Honda Accord (150 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2004 Skoda Octavia. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2004 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Skoda Octavia weights approximately 51 kg more than 1989 Honda Accord.
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, 2004 Skoda Octavia (310 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Honda Accord. (198 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2004 Skoda Octavia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Honda Accord | 2004 Skoda Octavia | |
| Make | Honda | Skoda |
| Model | Accord | Octavia |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2156 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 198 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.4 seconds | 9.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1299 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |
