2003 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2003 Skoda Fabia
To start off, both 2003 Land Rover Discovery and 2003 Skoda Fabia were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,553 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Land Rover Discovery (217 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 2003 Skoda Fabia. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2003 Skoda Fabia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 895 kg more than 2003 Skoda Fabia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Skoda Fabia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Land Rover Discovery 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, 2003 Land Rover Discovery (407 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Skoda Fabia. (196 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2003 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Skoda Fabia. 2003 Land Rover Discovery has automatic transmission and 2003 Skoda Fabia has manual transmission. 2003 Skoda Fabia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Land Rover Discovery will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Land Rover Discovery | 2003 Skoda Fabia | |
| Make | Land Rover | Skoda |
| Model | Discovery | Fabia |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4553 cc | 1390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2075 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2470 mm |
