1956 Porsche 550 A vs. 1971 Skoda 110 L
To start off, 1971 Skoda 110 L is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Porsche 550 A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Porsche 550 A would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Porsche 550 A is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Porsche 550 A (108 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1971 Skoda 110 L. (43 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Porsche 550 A should accelerate faster than 1971 Skoda 110 L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Skoda 110 L weights approximately 205 kg more than 1956 Porsche 550 A.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Porsche 550 A | 1971 Skoda 110 L | |
Make | Porsche | Skoda |
Model | 550 A | 110 L |
Year Released | 1956 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 43 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 605 kg | 810 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2410 mm |