2000 Honda Civic vs. 1999 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 2000 Honda Civic is newer by 1 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Skoda Octavia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Honda Civic (104 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1999 Skoda Octavia. (74 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1999 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Skoda Octavia weights approximately 115 kg more than 2000 Honda Civic.
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, 2000 Honda Civic (144 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Skoda Octavia. (134 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2000 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda Civic | 1999 Skoda Octavia | |
| Make | Honda | Skoda |
| Model | Civic | Octavia |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1492 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2520 mm |
