2000 Skoda Octavia vs. 2011 Porsche 911
To start off, 2011 Porsche 911 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Skoda Octavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Skoda Octavia would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche 911 (345 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 2000 Skoda Octavia. (128 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2000 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Porsche 911 weights approximately 95 kg more than 2000 Skoda Octavia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Porsche 911 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Skoda Octavia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Porsche 911 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, 2011 Porsche 911 (390 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Skoda Octavia. (320 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Skoda Octavia | 2011 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Skoda | Porsche |
| Model | Octavia | 911 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1984 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1311 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2350 mm |
