2003 Honda Insight vs. 2003 Skoda Octavia
To start off, both 2003 Honda Insight 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 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Skoda Octavia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Skoda Octavia (99 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2003 Honda Insight. (67 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Skoda Octavia should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Skoda Octavia weights approximately 380 kg more than 2003 Honda Insight. 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, 2003 Skoda Octavia (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Insight. (123 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2003 Skoda Octavia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Honda Insight | 2003 Skoda Octavia | |
Make | Honda | Skoda |
Model | Insight | Octavia |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 995 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2520 mm |