1957 Porsche 356 vs. 1985 Skoda L
To start off, 1985 Skoda L is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 1,496 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Porsche 356 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Porsche 356 (100 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1985 Skoda L. (62 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Porsche 356 should accelerate faster than 1985 Skoda L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Skoda L weights approximately 35 kg more than 1957 Porsche 356.
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, 1957 Porsche 356 (121 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Skoda L. (103 Nm @ 2850 RPM). This means 1957 Porsche 356 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Skoda L.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Porsche 356 | 1985 Skoda L | |
| Make | Porsche | Skoda |
| Model | 356 | L |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1496 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 2850 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 75.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 72 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2410 mm |
