2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 vs. 1961 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Skoda Octavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Skoda Octavia would be higher. At 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 (291 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 253 more horse power than 1961 Skoda Octavia. (38 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 should accelerate faster than 1961 Skoda Octavia.
Because 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1961 Skoda Octavia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 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 Discovery 3 (425 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 356 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Skoda Octavia. (69 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 | 1961 Skoda Octavia | |
| Make | Land Rover | Skoda |
| Model | Discovery 3 | Octavia |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4394 cc | 1089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 291 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 425 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1610 mm |
