1951 Buick 40 vs. 1978 Skoda L
To start off, 1978 Skoda L is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,066 cc (8 cylinders), 1951 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Buick 40 (119 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1978 Skoda L. (44 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1978 Skoda L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Buick 40 weights approximately 810 kg more than 1978 Skoda L. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1951 Buick 40 (292 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Skoda L. (74 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1951 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Skoda L.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Buick 40 | 1978 Skoda L | |
| Make | Buick | Skoda |
| Model | 40 | L |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4066 cc | 1046 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 292 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 68.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 104.8 mm | 72 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2410 mm |
