2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2007 Skoda Fabia
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Skoda Fabia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Skoda Fabia would be higher. At 2,720 cc (6 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 1254 kg more than 2007 Skoda Fabia.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 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 (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Skoda Fabia. (195 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Skoda Fabia.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2007 Skoda Fabia | |
Make | Land Rover | Skoda |
Model | Discovery | Fabia |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2720 cc | 1422 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 74 HP |
Torque | 440 Nm | 195 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 19.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.8 seconds | 14.7 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 | 2494 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.4 L/100km | 4.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 45 L |