1959 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1983 Skoda L
To start off, 1983 Skoda L is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 4,636 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Chevrolet Corvette (227 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 1983 Skoda L. (44 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1983 Skoda L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 575 kg more than 1983 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, 1959 Chevrolet Corvette (407 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 333 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Skoda L. (74 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Skoda L.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Chevrolet Corvette | 1983 Skoda L | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Skoda |
| Model | Corvette | L |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4636 cc | 1046 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2410 mm |
