1969 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1985 Skoda L
To start off, 1985 Skoda L is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Alfa Romeo GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Alfa Romeo GT would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Alfa Romeo GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Alfa Romeo GT (103 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1985 Skoda L. (62 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Alfa Romeo GT should accelerate faster than 1985 Skoda L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Alfa Romeo GT 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, 1969 Alfa Romeo GT (137 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Skoda L. (103 Nm @ 2850 RPM). This means 1969 Alfa Romeo GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Skoda L.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Alfa Romeo GT | 1985 Skoda L | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Skoda |
| Model | GT | L |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 103 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 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 | 3910 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2410 mm |
