1995 Honda Today vs. 2001 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 2001 Skoda Octavia is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Honda Today. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Honda Today would be higher. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Skoda Octavia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Skoda Octavia (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1995 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Skoda Octavia should accelerate faster than 1995 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Skoda Octavia weights approximately 680 kg more than 1995 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2001 Skoda Octavia (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2001 Skoda Octavia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Honda Today | 2001 Skoda Octavia | |
| Make | Honda | Skoda |
| Model | Today | Octavia |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1740 mm |
