2008 Skoda Octavia vs. 2008 Proton Gen-2
To start off, both 2008 Skoda Octavia and 2008 Proton Gen-2 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Skoda Octavia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Skoda Octavia (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2008 Proton Gen-2. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Skoda Octavia should accelerate faster than 2008 Proton Gen-2.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Skoda Octavia (235 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Proton Gen-2. (148 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Skoda Octavia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Proton Gen-2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Skoda Octavia | 2008 Proton Gen-2 | |
| Make | Skoda | Proton |
| Model | Octavia | Gen-2 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Size | 1896 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 235 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2610 mm |
