2005 Mercedes-Benz Bionic Car Concept vs. 1996 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 2005 Mercedes-Benz Bionic Car Concept is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Skoda Octavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Skoda Octavia would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Mercedes-Benz Bionic Car Concept is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercedes-Benz Bionic Car Concept (138 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1996 Skoda Octavia. (90 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz Bionic Car Concept should accelerate faster than 1996 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Skoda Octavia weights approximately 20 kg more than 2005 Mercedes-Benz Bionic Car Concept.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Mercedes-Benz Bionic Car Concept (300 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Skoda Octavia. (200 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz Bionic Car Concept will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercedes-Benz Bionic Car Concept | 1996 Skoda Octavia | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Skoda |
| Model | Bionic Car Concept | Octavia |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1996 |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 179 km/hour |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2520 mm |
