1994 Honda Civic vs. 2004 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 2004 Skoda Octavia is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Skoda Octavia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Honda Civic (111 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2004 Skoda Octavia. (101 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2004 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Skoda Octavia weights approximately 200 kg more than 1994 Honda Civic.
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 (240 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Honda Civic. (140 Nm @ 5100 RPM). This means 2004 Skoda Octavia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Honda Civic | 2004 Skoda Octavia | |
| Make | Honda | Skoda |
| Model | Civic | Octavia |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 79.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1325 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |
