1998 Skoda Octavia vs. 1998 Toyota Picnic
To start off, both 1998 Skoda Octavia and 1998 Toyota Picnic were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Picnic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Picnic (126 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1998 Skoda Octavia. (74 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Picnic should accelerate faster than 1998 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Picnic weights approximately 123 kg more than 1998 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 Toyota Picnic (181 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Skoda Octavia. (134 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Picnic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Skoda Octavia | 1998 Toyota Picnic | |
| Make | Skoda | Toyota |
| Model | Octavia | Picnic |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 1338 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2680 mm |
