1990 Jaguar Kensington vs. 2001 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 2001 Skoda Octavia is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Jaguar Kensington. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Jaguar Kensington would be higher. At 5,344 cc (12 cylinders), 1990 Jaguar Kensington is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Jaguar Kensington (295 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 2001 Skoda Octavia. (114 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Jaguar Kensington should accelerate faster than 2001 Skoda Octavia.
Because 2001 Skoda Octavia is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Jaguar Kensington. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Skoda Octavia will offer significantly more control. 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, 1990 Jaguar Kensington (433 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 263 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Skoda Octavia. (170 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1990 Jaguar Kensington will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Jaguar Kensington | 2001 Skoda Octavia | |
| Make | Jaguar | Skoda |
| Model | Kensington | Octavia |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5344 cc | 1982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 433 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2520 mm |
