1971 Porsche 914 vs. 1977 Skoda 110 L
To start off, 1977 Skoda 110 L is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Porsche 914. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Porsche 914 would be higher. At 1,679 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Porsche 914 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Porsche 914 (79 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1977 Skoda 110 L. (44 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Porsche 914 should accelerate faster than 1977 Skoda 110 L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Porsche 914 weights approximately 120 kg more than 1977 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, 1971 Porsche 914 (136 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Skoda 110 L. (70 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Porsche 914 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Skoda 110 L.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Porsche 914 | 1977 Skoda 110 L | |
| Make | Porsche | Skoda |
| Model | 914 | 110 L |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1679 cc | 1046 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 70 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 31 L |
