2004 Honda Accord vs. 2002 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 2004 Honda Accord is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Skoda Octavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Skoda Octavia would be higher. At 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Accord (161 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2002 Skoda Octavia. (101 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2002 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Accord weights approximately 162 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.
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 Honda Accord (218 Nm) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Skoda Octavia. (149 Nm). This means 2004 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Accord | 2002 Skoda Octavia | |
| Make | Honda | Skoda |
| Model | Accord | Octavia |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 77.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1382 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 55 L |
