1972 Plymouth Valiant vs. 1982 Skoda L
To start off, 1982 Skoda L is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Plymouth Valiant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Plymouth Valiant would be higher. At 3,678 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Plymouth Valiant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Plymouth Valiant (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1982 Skoda L. (44 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Plymouth Valiant should accelerate faster than 1982 Skoda L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Plymouth Valiant weights approximately 485 kg more than 1982 Skoda L. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Plymouth Valiant (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Skoda L. (74 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 Plymouth Valiant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Skoda L.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Plymouth Valiant | 1982 Skoda L | |
| Make | Plymouth | Skoda |
| Model | Valiant | L |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3678 cc | 1046 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 68.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 104.6 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 38 L |
