1959 Rover P4 vs. 1978 Skoda L
To start off, 1978 Skoda L is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Rover P4 would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Rover P4 (51 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1978 Skoda L. (44 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Rover P4 should accelerate faster than 1978 Skoda L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Rover P4 weights approximately 555 kg more than 1978 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 Rover P4 (138 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Skoda L. (74 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 Rover P4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Skoda L.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Rover P4 | 1978 Skoda L | |
| Make | Rover | Skoda |
| Model | P4 | L |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1046 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 38 L |
