1962 Fiat Cabriolet vs. 1989 Skoda L
To start off, 1989 Skoda L is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Fiat Cabriolet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Fiat Cabriolet would be higher. At 1,221 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Skoda L is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Fiat Cabriolet (62 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1989 Skoda L. (58 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Fiat Cabriolet should accelerate faster than 1989 Skoda L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Fiat Cabriolet weights approximately 5 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, 1962 Fiat Cabriolet (94 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Skoda L. (90 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1962 Fiat Cabriolet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Skoda L.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Fiat Cabriolet | 1989 Skoda L | |
| Make | Fiat | Skoda |
| Model | Cabriolet | L |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1220 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 58 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2410 mm |
