2000 Skoda Fabia vs. 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2000 Skoda Fabia is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,980 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser (104 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2000 Skoda Fabia. (101 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2000 Skoda Fabia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 970 kg more than 2000 Skoda Fabia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Skoda Fabia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, both vehicles can yield 240 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Skoda Fabia | 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Skoda | Toyota |
| Model | Fabia | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1896 cc | 3980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 2120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2740 mm |
