2005 Land Rover Defender vs. 1996 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Defender is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Skoda Octavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Skoda Octavia would be higher. At 2,498 cc, 2005 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 793 kg more than 1996 Skoda Octavia.
Because 2005 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Skoda Octavia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Defender 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, 2005 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Skoda Octavia. (169 Nm @ 3530 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Land Rover Defender | 1996 Skoda Octavia | |
Make | Land Rover | Skoda |
Model | Defender | Octavia |
Year Released | 2005 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2498 cc | 1781 cc |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 125 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 169 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 3530 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 86.4 mm |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2058 kg | 1265 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2520 mm |