1966 Marcos 1500 vs. 1984 Skoda L
To start off, 1984 Skoda L is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Marcos 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Marcos 1500 would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Marcos 1500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Marcos 1500 (85 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1984 Skoda L. (44 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Marcos 1500 should accelerate faster than 1984 Skoda L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Skoda L weights approximately 118 kg more than 1966 Marcos 1500.
Let's talk about torque, 1966 Marcos 1500 (131 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Skoda L. (74 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1966 Marcos 1500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Skoda L.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Marcos 1500 | 1984 Skoda L | |
| Make | Marcos | Skoda |
| Model | 1500 | L |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1046 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.7 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 828 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2410 mm |
