2005 Skoda Octavia vs. 2005 Toyota Tundra
To start off, both 2005 Skoda Octavia and 2005 Toyota Tundra were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,400 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Tundra (187 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2005 Skoda Octavia. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2005 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 370 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.
Because 2005 Toyota Tundra is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Skoda Octavia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Tundra 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, 2005 Skoda Octavia (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Tundra. (299 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 Skoda Octavia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Tundra. 2005 Toyota Tundra has automatic transmission and 2005 Skoda Octavia has manual transmission. 2005 Skoda Octavia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Toyota Tundra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Skoda Octavia | 2005 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Skoda | Toyota |
| Model | Octavia | Tundra |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1896 cc | 3400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 299 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 5530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3270 mm |
