1953 Skoda 1200 vs. 2001 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2001 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Skoda 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Skoda 1200 would be higher. At 1,951 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Land Rover Freelander (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1953 Skoda 1200. (35 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1953 Skoda 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 545 kg more than 1953 Skoda 1200. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1953 Skoda 1200. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Land Rover Freelander will offer significantly more control. 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, 2001 Land Rover Freelander (260 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Skoda 1200. (74 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2001 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Skoda 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Skoda 1200 | 2001 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Skoda | Land Rover |
| Model | 1200 | Freelander |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1221 cc | 1951 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 74 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1555 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2560 mm |
