2004 Nissan Frontier vs. 2005 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 2005 Skoda Octavia is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Nissan Frontier. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Nissan Frontier would be higher. At 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Nissan Frontier (153 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2005 Skoda Octavia. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 2005 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Nissan Frontier weights approximately 130 kg more than 2005 Skoda Octavia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Skoda Octavia (320 Nm) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Nissan Frontier. (209 Nm). This means 2005 Skoda Octavia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Nissan Frontier.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Nissan Frontier | 2005 Skoda Octavia | |
| Make | Nissan | Skoda |
| Model | Frontier | Octavia |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2488 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |
