1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1985 Skoda L
To start off, 1985 Skoda L is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. Both 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia and 1985 Skoda L are equipped with a 1,289 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia (82 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1985 Skoda L. (62 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1985 Skoda L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia weights approximately 80 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, 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia (104 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Skoda L. (103 Nm @ 2850 RPM). This means 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Skoda L.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1985 Skoda L | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Skoda |
Model | Giulia | L |
Year Released | 1966 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1289 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 104 Nm | 103 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2850 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 75.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2410 mm |