1959 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1985 Skoda L
To start off, 1985 Skoda L is newer by 26 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 170 more horse power than 1985 Skoda L. (57 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1985 Skoda L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 515 kg more than 1985 Skoda L. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1959 Chevrolet Corvette (407 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 317 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Skoda L. (90 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1959 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Skoda L.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Chevrolet Corvette | 1985 Skoda L | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Skoda |
| Model | Corvette | L |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4636 cc | 1219 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.4 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 72 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 885 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 |
