1997 Skoda Octavia vs. 1997 Toyota RAV4
To start off, both 1997 Skoda Octavia and 1997 Toyota RAV4 were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Toyota RAV4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Toyota RAV4 (126 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1997 Skoda Octavia. (108 HP @ 4150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Toyota RAV4 should accelerate faster than 1997 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Skoda Octavia weights approximately 15 kg more than 1997 Toyota RAV4.
Because 1997 Toyota RAV4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Skoda Octavia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Toyota RAV4 will offer significantly more control. 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 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Toyota RAV4. (173 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1997 Skoda Octavia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Toyota RAV4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Skoda Octavia | 1997 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Skoda | Toyota |
| Model | Octavia | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1896 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 235 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2450 mm |
