1970 Land Rover Serie II vs. 1989 Skoda Favorit
To start off, 1989 Skoda Favorit is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Land Rover Serie II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Land Rover Serie II would be higher. At 2,284 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Land Rover Serie II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Land Rover Serie II (67 HP) has 7 more horse power than 1989 Skoda Favorit. (60 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Land Rover Serie II should accelerate faster than 1989 Skoda Favorit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Land Rover Serie II weights approximately 560 kg more than 1989 Skoda Favorit. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 Land Rover Serie II is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Skoda Favorit. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1970 Land Rover Serie II 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, 1970 Land Rover Serie II (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Skoda Favorit. (104 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Land Rover Serie II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Skoda Favorit.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Land Rover Serie II | 1989 Skoda Favorit | |
| Make | Land Rover | Skoda |
| Model | Serie II | Favorit |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2284 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 60 HP |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2460 mm |
