1957 Rover P4 vs. 1984 Skoda L
To start off, 1984 Skoda L is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,230 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Rover P4 (70 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1984 Skoda L. (44 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Rover P4 should accelerate faster than 1984 Skoda L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Rover P4 weights approximately 572 kg more than 1984 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, 1957 Rover P4 (153 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Skoda L. (74 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1957 Rover P4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Skoda L.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Rover P4 | 1984 Skoda L | |
| Make | Rover | Skoda |
| Model | P4 | L |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2230 cc | 1046 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 72 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 828 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 38 L |
