2007 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2002 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Skoda Octavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Skoda Octavia would be higher. At 2,720 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover Discovery (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2002 Skoda Octavia. (113 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2002 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1488 kg more than 2002 Skoda Octavia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Skoda Octavia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Land Rover Discovery (441 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 286 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Skoda Octavia. (155 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Land Rover Discovery | 2002 Skoda Octavia | |
Make | Land Rover | Skoda |
Model | Discovery | Octavia |
Year Released | 2007 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2720 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 441 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 86.9 mm |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 198 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 11.2 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 55 L |