2009 Honda Stream vs. 1996 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 2009 Honda Stream is newer by 13 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. At 1,894 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Skoda Octavia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Stream (123 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1996 Skoda Octavia. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Stream should accelerate faster than 1996 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Skoda Octavia weights approximately 109 kg more than 2009 Honda Stream.
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 Stream (154 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Skoda Octavia. (133 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Stream will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Stream | 1996 Skoda Octavia | |
Make | Honda | Skoda |
Model | Stream | Octavia |
Year Released | 2009 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1668 cc | 1894 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 154 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94.4 mm | 95.5 mm |
Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 159 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1116 kg | 1225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2520 mm |