2009 Honda Accord vs. 2001 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 2009 Honda Accord is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Skoda Octavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Skoda Octavia would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Accord (177 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2001 Skoda Octavia. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2001 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Accord weights approximately 236 kg more than 2001 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, 2009 Honda Accord (218 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Skoda Octavia. (214 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Accord | 2001 Skoda Octavia | |
| Make | Honda | Skoda |
| Model | Accord | Octavia |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 214 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1456 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |
