1972 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1990 Skoda L
To start off, 1990 Skoda L is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Alfa Romeo GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Alfa Romeo GT would be higher. At 1,569 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Alfa Romeo GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Alfa Romeo GT (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1990 Skoda L. (57 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Alfa Romeo GT should accelerate faster than 1990 Skoda L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Alfa Romeo GT weights approximately 135 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, 1972 Alfa Romeo GT (156 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Skoda L. (90 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1972 Alfa Romeo GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Skoda L.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Alfa Romeo GT | 1990 Skoda L | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Skoda |
Model | GT | L |
Year Released | 1972 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1569 cc | 1221 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 156 Nm | 90 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2410 mm |