1995 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2008 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 2008 Skoda Octavia is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 2,495 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 109 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 598 kg more than 2008 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, 1995 Land Rover Discovery (255 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Skoda Octavia. (235 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 1995 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Land Rover Discovery | 2008 Skoda Octavia | |
| Make | Land Rover | Skoda |
| Model | Discovery | Octavia |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1963 kg | 1365 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2520 mm |
