2001 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2005 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 2005 Skoda Octavia is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Land Rover Freelander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Land Rover Freelander would be higher. At 1,951 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Skoda Octavia (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2001 Land Rover Freelander. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Skoda Octavia should accelerate faster than 2001 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 205 kg more than 2005 Skoda Octavia.
Because 2001 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 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 (260 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Skoda Octavia. (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2001 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Land Rover Freelander | 2005 Skoda Octavia | |
| Make | Land Rover | Skoda |
| Model | Freelander | Octavia |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1951 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2520 mm |
