2007 Skoda Octavia vs. 2010 Honda Accord
To start off, 2010 Honda Accord is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Skoda Octavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Skoda Octavia would be higher. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Accord (177 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2007 Skoda Octavia. (149 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2007 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Accord weights approximately 103 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 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, 2010 Honda Accord (218 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Skoda Octavia. (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2010 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Skoda Octavia | 2010 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Skoda | Honda |
| Model | Octavia | Accord |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1781 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 149 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1453 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1847 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2799 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 70 L |
