1997 Skoda Octavia vs. 1997 Volvo V90

To start off, both 1997 Skoda Octavia and 1997 Volvo V90 were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,922 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Volvo V90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Volvo V90 (178 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1997 Skoda Octavia. (108 HP @ 4150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Volvo V90 should accelerate faster than 1997 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Volvo V90 weights approximately 300 kg more than 1997 Skoda Octavia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1997 Volvo V90 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1997 Volvo V90. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Skoda Octavia, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Volvo V90 (260 Nm @ 4350 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Skoda Octavia. (235 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 1997 Volvo V90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Skoda Octavia.

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