2007 Chevrolet Express vs. 2008 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 2008 Skoda Octavia is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Chevrolet Express. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Chevrolet Express would be higher. At 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Express (300 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 2008 Skoda Octavia. (101 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2008 Skoda Octavia.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Chevrolet Express (488 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 340 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Skoda Octavia. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Express | 2008 Skoda Octavia | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Skoda |
| Model | Express | Octavia |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5999 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 12 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 55 L |
