1999 Skoda Octavia vs. 1999 Volkswagen Bora
To start off, both 1999 Skoda Octavia and 1999 Volkswagen Bora were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,786 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Volkswagen Bora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Volkswagen Bora (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1999 Skoda Octavia. (74 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Volkswagen Bora should accelerate faster than 1999 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Volkswagen Bora weights approximately 81 kg more than 1999 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, 1999 Volkswagen Bora (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Skoda Octavia. (134 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1999 Volkswagen Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Skoda Octavia | 1999 Volkswagen Bora | |
| Make | Skoda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Octavia | Bora |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1786 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 1296 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2520 mm |
