2005 Rolls-Royce Corniche vs. 1997 Skoda Octavia

To start off, 2005 Rolls-Royce Corniche is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Skoda Octavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Skoda Octavia would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Rolls-Royce Corniche is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Rolls-Royce Corniche weights approximately 1420 kg more than 1997 Skoda Octavia.

Because 2005 Rolls-Royce Corniche is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Rolls-Royce Corniche. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Skoda Octavia, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Rolls-Royce Corniche (739 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 504 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Skoda Octavia. (235 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2005 Rolls-Royce Corniche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Skoda Octavia. 2005 Rolls-Royce Corniche has automatic transmission and 1997 Skoda Octavia has manual transmission. 1997 Skoda Octavia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Rolls-Royce Corniche will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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