1961 Skoda Octavia vs. 2011 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Defender is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Skoda Octavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Skoda Octavia would be higher. At 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1961 Skoda Octavia. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1961 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1738 kg more than 1961 Skoda Octavia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1961 Skoda Octavia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Skoda Octavia. (82 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Skoda Octavia | 2011 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Skoda | Land Rover |
Model | Octavia | Defender |
Year Released | 1961 | 2011 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1221 cc | 2402 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 82 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72.1 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 94.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 75 L |