1997 Peugeot 106 vs. 1997 Skoda Octavia
To start off, both 1997 Peugeot 106 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 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Skoda Octavia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Skoda Octavia (108 HP @ 4150 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1997 Peugeot 106. (44 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Skoda Octavia should accelerate faster than 1997 Peugeot 106. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Skoda Octavia weights approximately 515 kg more than 1997 Peugeot 106. 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 (235 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Peugeot 106. (70 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1997 Skoda Octavia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Peugeot 106.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Peugeot 106 | 1997 Skoda Octavia | |
| Make | Peugeot | Skoda |
| Model | 106 | Octavia |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 954 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4150 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1315 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2520 mm |
