2007 Skoda Octavia vs. 1996 Skoda Octavia

To start off, 2007 Skoda Octavia is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Skoda Octavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Skoda Octavia would be higher. Both 2007 Skoda Octavia and 1996 Skoda Octavia are equipped with a 1,896 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Skoda Octavia (90 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2007 Skoda Octavia. (89 HP @ 3750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Skoda Octavia should accelerate faster than 2007 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Skoda Octavia weights approximately 75 kg more than 1996 Skoda Octavia.

Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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 Skoda Octavia (210 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Skoda Octavia. (200 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2007 Skoda Octavia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Skoda Octavia.

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2007 Skoda Octavia 1996 Skoda Octavia
Make Skoda Skoda
Model Octavia Octavia
Year Released 2007 1996
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1896 cc 1896 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 89 HP 90 HP
Engine RPM 3750 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 210 Nm 200 Nm
Torque RPM 1900 RPM 1900 RPM
Fuel Type Diesel Diesel
Top Speed 177 km/hour 179 km/hour
Drive Type Front Front
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1360 kg 1285 kg
Vehicle Length 4520 mm 4520 mm
Vehicle Width 1740 mm 1740 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1440 mm
Wheelbase Size 2520 mm 2520 mm