2001 Honda Mobilio vs. 2005 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 2005 Skoda Octavia is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Honda Mobilio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Honda Mobilio would be higher. At 1,594 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Skoda Octavia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Skoda Octavia (99 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2001 Honda Mobilio. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Skoda Octavia should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Mobilio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Skoda Octavia weights approximately 5 kg more than 2001 Honda Mobilio. 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, 2005 Skoda Octavia (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Mobilio. (131 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2005 Skoda Octavia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Mobilio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda Mobilio | 2005 Skoda Octavia | |
| Make | Honda | Skoda |
| Model | Mobilio | Octavia |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1497 cc | 1594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.4 mm | 77.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2580 mm |
