2007 Honda Element vs. 2002 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 2007 Honda Element is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Skoda Octavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Skoda Octavia would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Element (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2002 Skoda Octavia. (148 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 2002 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Element weights approximately 600 kg more than 2002 Skoda Octavia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Honda Element is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Skoda Octavia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda Element 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, 2002 Skoda Octavia (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Element. (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Skoda Octavia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Element | 2002 Skoda Octavia | |
| Make | Honda | Skoda |
| Model | Element | Octavia |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |
