1960 Skoda Felicia vs. 2010 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Defender is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Skoda Felicia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Skoda Felicia would be higher. At 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Land Rover Defender (120 HP) has 71 more horse power than 1960 Skoda Felicia. (49 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1960 Skoda Felicia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1818 kg more than 1960 Skoda Felicia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1960 Skoda Felicia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Defender 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, 2010 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 286 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Skoda Felicia. (74 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Skoda Felicia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Skoda Felicia | 2010 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Skoda | Land Rover |
| Model | Felicia | Defender |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 120 HP |
| Torque | 74 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 75 L |
