1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe vs. 1989 Skoda L
To start off, 1989 Skoda L is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe would be higher. At 1,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe (230 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1989 Skoda L. (58 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe should accelerate faster than 1989 Skoda L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Skoda L weights approximately 165 kg more than 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe.
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, 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe (190 Nm @ 7000 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Skoda L. (90 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Skoda L.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe | 1989 Skoda L | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Skoda |
Model | Coupe | L |
Year Released | 1969 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1221 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 58 HP |
Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 90 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 52.2 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 990 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2410 mm |