1958 Land Rover 109 vs. 2002 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 2002 Skoda Octavia is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Land Rover 109. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Land Rover 109 would be higher. At 2,285 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Land Rover 109 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Skoda Octavia (99 HP) has 32 more horse power than 1958 Land Rover 109. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Skoda Octavia should accelerate faster than 1958 Land Rover 109. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Land Rover 109 weights approximately 370 kg more than 2002 Skoda Octavia.
Because 1958 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Skoda Octavia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1958 Land Rover 109 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, 1958 Land Rover 109 (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Skoda Octavia. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1958 Land Rover 109 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Skoda Octavia. 2002 Skoda Octavia has automatic transmission and 1958 Land Rover 109 has manual transmission. 1958 Land Rover 109 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Skoda Octavia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Land Rover 109 | 2002 Skoda Octavia | |
| Make | Land Rover | Skoda |
| Model | 109 | Octavia |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2285 cc | 1594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 99 HP |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2470 mm |
