1996 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 1996 Skoda Octavia
To start off, both 1996 Chevrolet Lumina and 1996 Skoda Octavia were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chevrolet Lumina (200 HP) has 75 more horse power than 1996 Skoda Octavia. (125 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 1996 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet Lumina weights approximately 265 kg more than 1996 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, 1996 Chevrolet Lumina (311 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Skoda Octavia. (169 Nm @ 3530 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | 1996 Skoda Octavia | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Skoda |
| Model | Lumina | Octavia |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 125 HP |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3530 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2520 mm |
