1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1989 Skoda L
To start off, 1989 Skoda L is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 1,288 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (90 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1989 Skoda L. (58 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1989 Skoda L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Skoda L weights approximately 22 kg more than 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
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, 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (108 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Skoda L. (90 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Skoda L.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1989 Skoda L | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Skoda |
Model | Giulietta | L |
Year Released | 1955 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1288 cc | 1221 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 58 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 108 Nm | 90 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 863 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2410 mm |