1997 Skoda Octavia vs. 2013 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2013 Honda Pilot is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Skoda Octavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Skoda Octavia would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Honda Pilot (247 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1997 Skoda Octavia. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 1997 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Pilot weights approximately 776 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 2013 Honda Pilot is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Skoda Octavia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Honda Pilot 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, 2013 Honda Pilot (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Skoda Octavia. (173 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2013 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Skoda Octavia. 2013 Honda Pilot 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. 2013 Honda Pilot will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Skoda Octavia | 2013 Honda Pilot | |
| Make | Skoda | Honda |
| Model | Octavia | Pilot |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1781 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 173 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 2041 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4861 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1995 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1846 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2775 mm |
