2000 Honda Life vs. 1968 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 2000 Honda Life is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Skoda Octavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Skoda Octavia would be higher. At 1,221 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Skoda Octavia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Honda Life (47 HP) has 3 more horse power than 1968 Skoda Octavia. (44 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda Life should accelerate faster than 1968 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Skoda Octavia weights approximately 180 kg more than 2000 Honda Life.
Because 2000 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Skoda Octavia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Honda Life 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, 1968 Skoda Octavia (82 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1968 Skoda Octavia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda Life | 1968 Skoda Octavia | |
| Make | Honda | Skoda |
| Model | Life | Octavia |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 44 HP |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2400 mm |
