1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 1989 Skoda L
To start off, 1989 Skoda L is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1989 Skoda L. (58 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight should accelerate faster than 1989 Skoda L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 1050 kg more than 1989 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 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Skoda L. (90 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Skoda L. 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 1989 Skoda L has manual transmission. 1989 Skoda L will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 1989 Skoda L | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Skoda |
| Model | Ninety-Eight | L |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 58 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103.1 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 72 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1935 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5900 mm | 4170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2410 mm |
