2005 Honda Jazz vs. 2005 Skoda Octavia
To start off, both 2005 Honda Jazz and 2005 Skoda Octavia were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,594 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Skoda Octavia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Skoda Octavia (99 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2005 Honda Jazz. (77 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Skoda Octavia should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Jazz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Skoda Octavia weights approximately 207 kg more than 2005 Honda Jazz. 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, 2005 Honda Jazz (151 Nm) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Skoda Octavia. (148 Nm). This means 2005 Honda Jazz will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Skoda Octavia. 2005 Skoda Octavia has automatic transmission and 2005 Honda Jazz has manual transmission. 2005 Honda Jazz will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Skoda Octavia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Jazz | 2005 Skoda Octavia | |
Make | Honda | Skoda |
Model | Jazz | Octavia |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1246 cc | 1594 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 77 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 148 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 1255 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2580 mm |