2002 Skoda Octavia vs. 2002 Subaru Legacy
To start off, both 2002 Skoda Octavia and 2002 Subaru Legacy were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Subaru Legacy (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2002 Skoda Octavia. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2002 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 70 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.
Because 2002 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Skoda Octavia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Subaru Legacy will offer significantly more control. 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 (240 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Subaru Legacy. (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Skoda Octavia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Skoda Octavia | 2002 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Skoda | Subaru |
Model | Octavia | Legacy |
Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1896 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1245 kg | 1315 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2640 mm |