1958 Land Rover 109 vs. 2007 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 2007 Skoda Octavia is newer by 49 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, 2007 Skoda Octavia (104 HP) has 37 more horse power than 1958 Land Rover 109. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2007 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 224 kg more than 2007 Skoda Octavia.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2007 Skoda Octavia (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Skoda Octavia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Land Rover 109. 2007 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. 2007 Skoda Octavia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Land Rover 109 | 2007 Skoda Octavia | |
Make | Land Rover | Skoda |
Model | 109 | Octavia |
Year Released | 1958 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2285 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 104 HP |
Torque | 157 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1476 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2580 mm |