1972 Fiat 125 vs. 1985 Skoda L
To start off, 1985 Skoda L is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Fiat 125. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Fiat 125 would be higher. At 1,608 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Fiat 125 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Fiat 125 (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1985 Skoda L. (57 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Fiat 125 should accelerate faster than 1985 Skoda L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Fiat 125 weights approximately 75 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, 1972 Fiat 125 (131 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Skoda L. (90 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1972 Fiat 125 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Skoda L.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Fiat 125 | 1985 Skoda L | |
| Make | Fiat | Skoda |
| Model | 125 | L |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1608 cc | 1219 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 72 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2410 mm |
