1998 Ferrari 355 Spider vs. 1998 Skoda Octavia
To start off, both 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider and 1998 Skoda Octavia were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider (375 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 301 more horse power than 1998 Skoda Octavia. (74 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider should accelerate faster than 1998 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider weights approximately 475 kg more than 1998 Skoda Octavia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider 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 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 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, 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider (363 Nm) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Skoda Octavia. (134 Nm). This means 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider | 1998 Skoda Octavia | |
| Make | Ferrari | Skoda |
| Model | 355 Spider | Octavia |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3494 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 375 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2520 mm |
