1961 Fiat 2300 vs. 1989 Skoda L
To start off, 1989 Skoda L is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat 2300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat 2300 would be higher. At 2,277 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Fiat 2300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Fiat 2300 (136 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1989 Skoda L. (58 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Fiat 2300 should accelerate faster than 1989 Skoda L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Fiat 2300 weights approximately 381 kg more than 1989 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, 1961 Fiat 2300 (197 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Skoda L. (90 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1961 Fiat 2300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Skoda L.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat 2300 | 1989 Skoda L | |
| Make | Fiat | Skoda |
| Model | 2300 | L |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2277 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 136 HP | 58 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 197 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2410 mm |
