2007 Land Rover Defender vs. 2007 Skoda Roomster
To start off, both 2007 Land Rover Defender and 2007 Skoda Roomster were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,496 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 16 more horse power than 2007 Skoda Roomster. (104 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 2007 Skoda Roomster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1110 kg more than 2007 Skoda Roomster. 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 2007 Skoda Roomster. 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 147 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Skoda Roomster. (153 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Skoda Roomster. 2007 Skoda Roomster has automatic transmission and 2007 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2007 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Skoda Roomster will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Land Rover Defender | 2007 Skoda Roomster | |
| Make | Land Rover | Skoda |
| Model | Defender | Roomster |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2496 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 144 km/hour | 184 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2286 kg | 1176 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.1 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 45 L |
