2008 Land Rover Defender vs. 2005 Skoda Fabia
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Defender is newer by 3 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 2,495 cc, 2008 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 646 kg more than 2005 Skoda Fabia.
Because 2008 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, 2008 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, 2008 Land Rover Defender (301 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Skoda Fabia. (240 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Skoda Fabia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Land Rover Defender | 2005 Skoda Fabia | |
| Make | Land Rover | Skoda |
| Model | Defender | Fabia |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1968 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 101 HP |
| Torque | 301 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 130 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 17.5 seconds | 11.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1224 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 45 L |
