1949 Simca 8 vs. 1985 Skoda L
To start off, 1985 Skoda L is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Simca 8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Simca 8 would be higher. At 1,289 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Skoda L is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Skoda L (62 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1949 Simca 8. (49 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Skoda L should accelerate faster than 1949 Simca 8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Simca 8 weights approximately 60 kg more than 1985 Skoda L.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1985 Skoda L (103 Nm @ 2850 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Simca 8. (88 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1985 Skoda L will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Simca 8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Simca 8 | 1985 Skoda L | |
| Make | Simca | Skoda |
| Model | 8 | L |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1220 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2850 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74.1 mm | 75.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2410 mm |
