2002 Dodge Stratus vs. 2002 Skoda Octavia
To start off, both 2002 Dodge Stratus and 2002 Skoda Octavia were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,429 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Dodge Stratus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Dodge Stratus (145 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2002 Skoda Octavia. (101 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Dodge Stratus should accelerate faster than 2002 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Dodge Stratus weights approximately 160 kg more than 2002 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, 2002 Dodge Stratus (214 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Skoda Octavia. (149 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2002 Dodge Stratus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Dodge Stratus | 2002 Skoda Octavia | |
| Make | Dodge | Skoda |
| Model | Stratus | Octavia |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2429 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 214 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 77.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 55 L |
