2002 Nissan Pickup vs. 2002 Skoda Octavia

To start off, both 2002 Nissan Pickup 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 2,494 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Nissan Pickup is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Skoda Octavia (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2002 Nissan Pickup. (82 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Skoda Octavia should accelerate faster than 2002 Nissan Pickup. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Nissan Pickup weights approximately 96 kg more than 2002 Skoda Octavia.

Because 2002 Nissan Pickup is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2002 Nissan Pickup. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Skoda Octavia, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Skoda Octavia (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Nissan Pickup. (163 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2002 Skoda Octavia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Nissan Pickup.

Compare all specifications:

2002 Nissan Pickup 2002 Skoda Octavia
Make Nissan Skoda
Model Pickup Octavia
Year Released 2002 2002
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2494 cc 1781 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 82 HP 148 HP
Engine RPM 4300 RPM 5700 RPM
Torque 163 Nm 320 Nm
Torque RPM 2200 RPM 1750 RPM
Drive Type Rear Front
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1446 kg 1350 kg
Vehicle Length 4990 mm 4520 mm
Vehicle Width 1700 mm 1740 mm
Vehicle Height 1610 mm 1460 mm
Wheelbase Size 2960 mm 2520 mm


 

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