2000 Skoda Octavia vs. 2012 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2012 Honda Pilot is newer by 12 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Pilot (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 2000 Skoda Octavia. (128 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2000 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Pilot weights approximately 565 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.
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, 2012 Honda Pilot (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Skoda Octavia. (320 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2012 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Skoda Octavia. 2012 Honda Pilot has automatic transmission and 2000 Skoda Octavia has manual transmission. 2000 Skoda Octavia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Honda Pilot will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Skoda Octavia | 2012 Honda Pilot | |
| Make | Skoda | Honda |
| Model | Octavia | Pilot |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1984 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4862 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1994 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1803 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2774 mm |
