1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne vs. 1990 Skoda L
To start off, 1990 Skoda L is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne would be higher. At 5,317 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne (240 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 1990 Skoda L. (57 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne should accelerate faster than 1990 Skoda L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne weights approximately 875 kg more than 1990 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, 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne (441 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 351 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Skoda L. (90 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Skoda L.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne | 1990 Skoda L | |
| Make | Pontiac | Skoda |
| Model | Grande Parisienne | L |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5317 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.3 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.5 mm | 72 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2410 mm |
