2004 Honda Life vs. 2008 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 2008 Skoda Octavia is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Life would be higher. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Skoda Octavia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Skoda Octavia (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2004 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Skoda Octavia should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Skoda Octavia weights approximately 575 kg more than 2004 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2008 Skoda Octavia (235 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2008 Skoda Octavia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Honda Life | 2008 Skoda Octavia | |
Make | Honda | Skoda |
Model | Life | Octavia |
Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 656 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 58 Nm | 235 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1365 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2520 mm |