2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2001 Skoda Fabia
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Skoda Fabia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Skoda Fabia would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1045 kg more than 2001 Skoda Fabia.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Skoda Fabia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Land Rover Discovery (341 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Skoda Fabia. (125 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Skoda Fabia. 2008 Land Rover Discovery has automatic transmission and 2001 Skoda Fabia has manual transmission. 2001 Skoda Fabia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Land Rover Discovery will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2001 Skoda Fabia | |
Make | Land Rover | Skoda |
Model | Discovery | Fabia |
Year Released | 2008 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3950 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 63 HP |
Torque | 341 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 95.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2175 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 45 L |