1995 Acura Legend vs. 2000 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 2000 Skoda Octavia is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Acura Legend. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Acura Legend would be higher. At 3,206 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Acura Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Acura Legend (200 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 2000 Skoda Octavia. (89 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Acura Legend should accelerate faster than 2000 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Acura Legend weights approximately 235 kg more than 2000 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, 1995 Acura Legend (286 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Skoda Octavia. (210 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 1995 Acura Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Acura Legend | 2000 Skoda Octavia | |
| Make | Acura | Skoda |
| Model | Legend | Octavia |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3206 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 286 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1595 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 55 L |
