2007 Land Rover Defender vs. 2005 Skoda Fabia
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Skoda Fabia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Skoda Fabia would be higher. At 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2005 Skoda Fabia. (53 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 2005 Skoda Fabia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1000 kg more than 2005 Skoda Fabia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Skoda Fabia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Skoda Fabia. (107 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Skoda Fabia.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Land Rover Defender | 2005 Skoda Fabia | |
Make | Land Rover | Skoda |
Model | Defender | Fabia |
Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 107 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2055 kg | 1055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2470 mm |