1978 Skoda L vs. 2011 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Defender is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Skoda L. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Skoda L 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 1978 Skoda L. (44 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1978 Skoda L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1883 kg more than 1978 Skoda L. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 286 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Skoda L. (74 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Skoda L.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Skoda L | 2011 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Skoda | Land Rover |
| Model | L | Defender |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1046 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 74 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68.1 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 75 L |
