2001 Land Rover Freelander vs. 1961 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 2001 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Skoda Octavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Skoda Octavia would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Land Rover Freelander (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1961 Skoda Octavia. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1961 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 430 kg more than 1961 Skoda Octavia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1961 Skoda Octavia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Land Rover Freelander 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, 2001 Land Rover Freelander (165 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Skoda Octavia. (82 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2001 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Land Rover Freelander | 1961 Skoda Octavia | |
| Make | Land Rover | Skoda |
| Model | Freelander | Octavia |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1961 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2400 mm |
