2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs. 2007 Skoda Fabia
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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 4,197 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (400 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 326 more horse power than 2007 Skoda Fabia. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 2007 Skoda Fabia.
Because 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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 Range Rover Sport 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 Range Rover Sport (570 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 374 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Skoda Fabia. (196 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Skoda Fabia. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport has automatic transmission and 2007 Skoda Fabia has manual transmission. 2007 Skoda Fabia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | 2007 Skoda Fabia | |
| Make | Land Rover | Skoda |
| Model | Range Rover Sport | Fabia |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4197 cc | 1422 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 104 L | 45 L |
