1989 Skoda Favorit vs. 1996 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 1996 Skoda Octavia is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Skoda Favorit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Skoda Favorit would be higher. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Skoda Octavia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Skoda Octavia (90 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1989 Skoda Favorit. (60 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Skoda Octavia should accelerate faster than 1989 Skoda Favorit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Skoda Octavia weights approximately 345 kg more than 1989 Skoda Favorit. 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, 1996 Skoda Octavia (200 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Skoda Favorit. (104 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Skoda Octavia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Skoda Favorit.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Skoda Favorit | 1996 Skoda Octavia | |
| Make | Skoda | Skoda |
| Model | Favorit | Octavia |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Top Speed | 148 km/hour | 179 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2520 mm |
