2004 Skoda Octavia vs. 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, both 2004 Skoda Octavia and 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee (235 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2004 Skoda Octavia. (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 2004 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 585 kg more than 2004 Skoda Octavia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Skoda Octavia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee will offer significantly more control. 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 Jeep Grand Cherokee (408 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Skoda Octavia. (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Skoda Octavia | 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| Make | Skoda | Jeep |
| Model | Octavia | Grand Cherokee |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1781 cc | 4701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 1940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2700 mm |
