1951 Austin A vs. 1987 Skoda L
To start off, 1987 Skoda L is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A would be higher. At 1,221 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Skoda L is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Skoda L (57 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1951 Austin A. (29 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Skoda L should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Skoda L weights approximately 200 kg more than 1951 Austin A. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1987 Skoda L (90 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1987 Skoda L will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Austin A | 1987 Skoda L | |
| Make | Austin | Skoda |
| Model | A | L |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 803 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 685 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2410 mm |
