1970 Rover P5B vs. 1972 Skoda 110 L
To start off, 1972 Skoda 110 L is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Rover P5B. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Rover P5B would be higher. At 3,528 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Rover P5B is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Rover P5B (159 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1972 Skoda 110 L. (45 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Rover P5B should accelerate faster than 1972 Skoda 110 L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Rover P5B weights approximately 785 kg more than 1972 Skoda 110 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, 1970 Rover P5B (295 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Skoda 110 L. (70 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Rover P5B will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Skoda 110 L. 1970 Rover P5B has automatic transmission and 1972 Skoda 110 L has manual transmission. 1972 Skoda 110 L will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Rover P5B will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Rover P5B | 1972 Skoda 110 L | |
| Make | Rover | Skoda |
| Model | P5B | 110 L |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1972 |
| Engine Size | 3528 cc | 987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 159 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 295 Nm | 70 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2410 mm |
