2004 Ford Transit Connect vs. 2000 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 2004 Ford Transit Connect is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Skoda Octavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Skoda Octavia would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Ford Transit Connect is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Transit Connect (114 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2000 Skoda Octavia. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Transit Connect should accelerate faster than 2000 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Skoda Octavia weights approximately 46 kg more than 2004 Ford Transit Connect.
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 Ford Transit Connect (160 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Skoda Octavia. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Transit Connect will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Transit Connect | 2000 Skoda Octavia | |
Make | Ford | Skoda |
Model | Transit Connect | Octavia |
Year Released | 2004 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.6 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 77.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1284 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2580 mm |