1953 Austin-Healey 100 vs. 1992 Skoda L
To start off, 1992 Skoda L is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin-Healey 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin-Healey 100 would be higher. At 2,660 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Austin-Healey 100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Austin-Healey 100 (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1992 Skoda L. (57 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Austin-Healey 100 should accelerate faster than 1992 Skoda L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Austin-Healey 100 weights approximately 63 kg more than 1992 Skoda L. 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, 1953 Austin-Healey 100 (144 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Skoda L. (90 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1953 Austin-Healey 100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Skoda L.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Austin-Healey 100 | 1992 Skoda L | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Skoda |
| Model | 100 | L |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2660 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 948 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2410 mm |
