2007 Chevrolet Express vs. 2007 Skoda Octavia
To start off, both 2007 Chevrolet Express and 2007 Skoda Octavia were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,326 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Express (295 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 2007 Skoda Octavia. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2007 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1047 kg more than 2007 Skoda Octavia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2007 Chevrolet Express (455 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Skoda Octavia. (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Skoda Octavia. 2007 Chevrolet Express has automatic transmission and 2007 Skoda Octavia has manual transmission. 2007 Skoda Octavia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Chevrolet Express will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Express | 2007 Skoda Octavia | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Skoda |
| Model | Express | Octavia |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5326 cc | 1983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 455 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2537 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 60 L |
