2002 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2001 Skoda Fabia
To start off, 2002 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Skoda Fabia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Skoda Fabia would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Land Rover Freelander (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2001 Skoda Fabia. (74 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 2001 Skoda Fabia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 326 kg more than 2001 Skoda Fabia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Skoda Fabia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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, 2002 Land Rover Freelander (165 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Skoda Fabia. (125 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2002 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Skoda Fabia. 2001 Skoda Fabia has automatic transmission and 2002 Land Rover Freelander has manual transmission. 2002 Land Rover Freelander will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Skoda Fabia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Land Rover Freelander | 2001 Skoda Fabia | |
Make | Land Rover | Skoda |
Model | Freelander | Fabia |
Year Released | 2002 | 2001 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1390 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1074 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2470 mm |