1998 Skoda Octavia vs. 1998 Suzuki Vitara
To start off, both 1998 Skoda Octavia and 1998 Suzuki Vitara 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 Suzuki Vitara (77 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1998 Skoda Octavia. (74 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Suzuki Vitara should accelerate faster than 1998 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Skoda Octavia weights approximately 225 kg more than 1998 Suzuki Vitara.
Because 1998 Suzuki Vitara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Skoda Octavia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Suzuki Vitara 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, 1998 Skoda Octavia (134 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Suzuki Vitara. (127 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Skoda Octavia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Suzuki Vitara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Skoda Octavia | 1998 Suzuki Vitara | |
| Make | Skoda | Suzuki |
| Model | Octavia | Vitara |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 77 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2210 mm |
