2005 Land Rover Freelander vs. 1963 Skoda Octavia

To start off, 2005 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Skoda Octavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Skoda Octavia would be higher. At 2,489 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover Freelander (174 HP) has 133 more horse power than 1963 Skoda Octavia. (41 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1963 Skoda Octavia.

Because 2005 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1963 Skoda Octavia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Land Rover Freelander (240 Nm) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Skoda Octavia. (73 Nm). This means 2005 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Skoda Octavia.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Land Rover Freelander 1963 Skoda Octavia
Make Land Rover Skoda
Model Freelander Octavia
Year Released 2005 1963
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2489 cc 1089 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 174 HP 41 HP
Torque 240 Nm 73 Nm
Engine Bore Size 80 mm 68 mm
Engine Stroke Size 83 mm 75 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.5:1 12.0:1
Drive Type 4WD Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Length 4430 mm 4070 mm
Vehicle Width 1810 mm 1610 mm
Vehicle Height 1840 mm 1430 mm
Wheelbase Size 2570 mm 2410 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 64 L 38 L


 

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