1992 Honda Accord vs. 2002 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 2002 Skoda Octavia is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Honda Accord (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2002 Skoda Octavia. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2002 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Honda Accord weights approximately 120 kg more than 2002 Skoda Octavia. 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, 2002 Skoda Octavia (240 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Honda Accord. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2002 Skoda Octavia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Honda Accord | 2002 Skoda Octavia | |
| Make | Honda | Skoda |
| Model | Accord | Octavia |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1245 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
