2008 Rover 45 vs. 2005 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 2008 Rover 45 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Skoda Octavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Skoda Octavia would be higher. At 1,594 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Skoda Octavia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Rover 45 (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2005 Skoda Octavia. (99 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Rover 45 should accelerate faster than 2005 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Skoda Octavia weights approximately 75 kg more than 2008 Rover 45.
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, 2005 Skoda Octavia (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Rover 45. (139 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Skoda Octavia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Rover 45. 2005 Skoda Octavia has automatic transmission and 2008 Rover 45 has manual transmission. 2008 Rover 45 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Skoda Octavia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Rover 45 | 2005 Skoda Octavia | |
| Make | Rover | Skoda |
| Model | 45 | Octavia |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 139 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 77.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2580 mm |
