1999 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2002 Skoda Superb
To start off, 2002 Skoda Superb is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Land Rover Discovery (135 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2002 Skoda Superb. (113 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2002 Skoda Superb. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 790 kg more than 2002 Skoda Superb. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Skoda Superb. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Land Rover Discovery 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, 1999 Land Rover Discovery (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Skoda Superb. (173 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Skoda Superb.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Land Rover Discovery | 2002 Skoda Superb | |
| Make | Land Rover | Skoda |
| Model | Discovery | Superb |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2002 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2810 mm |
