2003 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2003 Skoda Octavia

To start off, both 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe and 2003 Skoda Octavia were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,807 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe (260 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 2003 Skoda Octavia. (101 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 2003 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 982 kg more than 2003 Skoda Octavia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe 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 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe (393 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Skoda Octavia. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Skoda Octavia.

Compare all specifications:

2003 Chevrolet Tahoe 2003 Skoda Octavia
Make Chevrolet Skoda
Model Tahoe Octavia
Year Released 2003 2003
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4807 cc 1594 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 260 HP 101 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 393 Nm 148 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 3800 RPM
Engine Bore Size 96 mm 81 mm
Engine Stroke Size 83 mm 77.4 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type Rear Front
Number of Seats 6 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2262 kg 1280 kg
Vehicle Length 5060 mm 4510 mm
Vehicle Width 2010 mm 1740 mm
Vehicle Height 1890 mm 1420 mm
Wheelbase Size 2950 mm 2520 mm


 

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