1999 Skoda Octavia vs. 2012 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2012 Toyota Venza 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 2,700 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Venza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Venza (182 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1999 Skoda Octavia. (74 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Venza should accelerate faster than 1999 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Venza weights approximately 491 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 Toyota Venza 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 Toyota Venza 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 Toyota Venza (246 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Skoda Octavia. (134 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Venza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Skoda Octavia. 2012 Toyota Venza 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 Toyota Venza will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Skoda Octavia | 2012 Toyota Venza | |
| Make | Skoda | Toyota |
| Model | Octavia | Venza |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 1706 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4801 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2776 mm |
