2004 Fiat Barchetta vs. 2004 Skoda Octavia
To start off, both 2004 Fiat Barchetta and 2004 Skoda Octavia were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Skoda Octavia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Fiat Barchetta (129 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2004 Skoda Octavia. (113 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Fiat Barchetta should accelerate faster than 2004 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Skoda Octavia weights approximately 265 kg more than 2004 Fiat Barchetta.
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, 2004 Skoda Octavia (172 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Fiat Barchetta. (162 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2004 Skoda Octavia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Fiat Barchetta.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Fiat Barchetta | 2004 Skoda Octavia | |
Make | Fiat | Skoda |
Model | Barchetta | Octavia |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1755 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 162 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 92.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1325 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 55 L |