2006 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1963 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 43 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 2,720 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover Discovery (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1963 Skoda Octavia. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1963 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 480 kg more than 1963 Skoda Octavia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Land Rover Discovery 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, 2006 Land Rover Discovery 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 Discovery (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 367 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Skoda Octavia. (73 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Land Rover Discovery | 1963 Skoda Octavia | |
| Make | Land Rover | Skoda |
| Model | Discovery | Octavia |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2720 cc | 1089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 41 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 38 L |
