1998 Honda Legend vs. 2001 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 2001 Skoda Octavia is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Honda Legend. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Honda Legend would be higher. At 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda Legend (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 2001 Skoda Octavia. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 2001 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda Legend weights approximately 450 kg more than 2001 Skoda Octavia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1998 Honda Legend (297 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Skoda Octavia. (214 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 1998 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda Legend | 2001 Skoda Octavia | |
| Make | Honda | Skoda |
| Model | Legend | Octavia |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 297 Nm | 214 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 55 L |
