1999 Skoda Octavia vs. 2012 Audi A4
To start off, 2012 Audi A4 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Skoda Octavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Skoda Octavia would be higher. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Audi A4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi A4 (211 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1999 Skoda Octavia. (101 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 1999 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Audi A4 weights approximately 440 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.
Because 2012 Audi A4 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Skoda Octavia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi A4 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, 2012 Audi A4 (349 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Skoda Octavia. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2012 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Skoda Octavia. 2012 Audi A4 has automatic transmission and 1999 Skoda Octavia has manual transmission. 1999 Skoda Octavia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Audi A4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Skoda Octavia | 2012 Audi A4 | |
| Make | Skoda | Audi |
| Model | Octavia | A4 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 211 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4704 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1829 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1427 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2809 mm |
