1999 Skoda Felicia vs. 2012 Land Rover LR4
To start off, 2012 Land Rover LR4 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Skoda Felicia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Skoda Felicia would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover LR4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover LR4 (375 HP) has 308 more horse power than 1999 Skoda Felicia. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover LR4 should accelerate faster than 1999 Skoda Felicia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover LR4 weights approximately 1573 kg more than 1999 Skoda Felicia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Land Rover LR4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Skoda Felicia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover LR4 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, 2012 Land Rover LR4 (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 408 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Skoda Felicia. (100 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover LR4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Skoda Felicia. 2012 Land Rover LR4 has automatic transmission and 1999 Skoda Felicia has manual transmission. 1999 Skoda Felicia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Land Rover LR4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Skoda Felicia | 2012 Land Rover LR4 | |
| Make | Skoda | Land Rover |
| Model | Felicia | LR4 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1287 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 375 HP |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 508 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 2548 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4829 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1915 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1882 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2885 mm |
