2003 Skoda Octavia vs. 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2003 Skoda Octavia is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,955 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser (155 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2003 Skoda Octavia. (101 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2003 Skoda Octavia.
Let's talk about torque, 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser (294 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Skoda Octavia. (240 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Skoda Octavia | 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Skoda | Toyota |
| Model | Octavia | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1984 cc | 3955 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2740 mm |
