1998 Hyundai Atos vs. 1998 Skoda Octavia
To start off, both 1998 Hyundai Atos 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 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Skoda Octavia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Hyundai Atos (138 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1998 Skoda Octavia. (74 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Hyundai Atos should accelerate faster than 1998 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Skoda Octavia weights approximately 418 kg more than 1998 Hyundai Atos.
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 Hyundai Atos (184 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Skoda Octavia. (134 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1998 Hyundai Atos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Hyundai Atos | 1998 Skoda Octavia | |
| Make | Hyundai | Skoda |
| Model | Atos | Octavia |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 999 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 797 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3500 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2520 mm |
