1998 Skoda Felicia vs. 1998 Toyota Avensis
To start off, both 1998 Skoda Felicia and 1998 Toyota Avensis were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Avensis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Avensis (108 HP) has 41 more horse power than 1998 Skoda Felicia. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Avensis should accelerate faster than 1998 Skoda Felicia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Avensis weights approximately 220 kg more than 1998 Skoda Felicia. 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 Toyota Avensis (144 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Skoda Felicia. (100 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Avensis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Skoda Felicia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Skoda Felicia | 1998 Toyota Avensis | |
| Make | Skoda | Toyota |
| Model | Felicia | Avensis |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 108 HP |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 1195 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2640 mm |
