2001 Honda S-MX vs. 2006 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 2006 Skoda Octavia is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Honda S-MX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Honda S-MX would be higher. At 1,973 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Honda S-MX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Honda S-MX (129 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2006 Skoda Octavia. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Honda S-MX should accelerate faster than 2006 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Skoda Octavia weights approximately 145 kg more than 2001 Honda S-MX.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2006 Skoda Octavia (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda S-MX. (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 Skoda Octavia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda S-MX. 2006 Skoda Octavia has automatic transmission and 2001 Honda S-MX has manual transmission. 2001 Honda S-MX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Skoda Octavia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda S-MX | 2006 Skoda Octavia | |
| Make | Honda | Skoda |
| Model | S-MX | Octavia |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1973 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 79.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2580 mm |
