1998 Honda Accord vs. 2002 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 2002 Skoda Octavia is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda Accord (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2002 Skoda Octavia. (128 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2002 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Skoda Octavia weights approximately 20 kg more than 1998 Honda Accord.
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, 2002 Skoda Octavia (310 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Accord. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2002 Skoda Octavia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Honda Accord | 2002 Skoda Octavia | |
Make | Honda | Skoda |
Model | Accord | Octavia |
Year Released | 1998 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 184 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.1 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |