1997 Acura Integra vs. 1997 Skoda Octavia
To start off, both 1997 Acura Integra and 1997 Skoda Octavia were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,797 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Acura Integra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Skoda Octavia (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1997 Acura Integra. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Skoda Octavia should accelerate faster than 1997 Acura Integra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Skoda Octavia weights approximately 130 kg more than 1997 Acura Integra. 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, 1997 Skoda Octavia (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Acura Integra. (172 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1997 Skoda Octavia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Acura Integra. 1997 Acura Integra has automatic transmission and 1997 Skoda Octavia has manual transmission. 1997 Skoda Octavia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Acura Integra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Acura Integra | 1997 Skoda Octavia | |
| Make | Acura | Skoda |
| Model | Integra | Octavia |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1797 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2520 mm |
