2006 Land Rover Defender vs. 2004 Skoda Fabia
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Defender is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Skoda Fabia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Skoda Fabia would be higher. At 2,495 cc (5 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 1950 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2004 Skoda Fabia. (100 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 2004 Skoda Fabia.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Skoda Fabia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Skoda Fabia. (126 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Skoda Fabia.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Land Rover Defender | 2004 Skoda Fabia | |
Make | Land Rover | Skoda |
Model | Defender | Fabia |
Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1390 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 1950 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 75.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 130 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 17.8 seconds | 11.6 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 45 L |