2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs. 1997 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Skoda Octavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Skoda Octavia would be higher. At 4,392 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (300 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1997 Skoda Octavia. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 1997 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 811 kg more than 1997 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 Range Rover Sport is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Skoda Octavia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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 Range Rover Sport (427 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Skoda Octavia. (173 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | 1997 Skoda Octavia | |
Make | Land Rover | Skoda |
Model | Range Rover Sport | Octavia |
Year Released | 2006 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4392 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 427 Nm | 173 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 2076 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2520 mm |