2008 Skoda Octavia vs. 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2008 Skoda Octavia is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,955 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser (155 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2008 Skoda Octavia. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2008 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 550 kg more than 2008 Skoda Octavia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Skoda Octavia (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser. (300 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2008 Skoda Octavia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Skoda Octavia | 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Skoda | Toyota |
| Model | Octavia | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1968 cc | 3955 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2740 mm |
