1998 Honda Today vs. 1963 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 1998 Honda Today is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Skoda Octavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Skoda Octavia would be higher. At 1,089 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Skoda Octavia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda Today (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1963 Skoda Octavia. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda Today should accelerate faster than 1963 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Skoda Octavia weights approximately 210 kg more than 1998 Honda Today.
Because 1998 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1963 Skoda Octavia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Honda Today 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, 1963 Skoda Octavia (73 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1963 Skoda Octavia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda Today | 1963 Skoda Octavia | |
| Make | Honda | Skoda |
| Model | Today | Octavia |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 655 cc | 1089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 41 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1610 mm |
