1972 Skoda 110 L vs. 1989 Volvo 244
To start off, 1989 Volvo 244 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Skoda 110 L. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Skoda 110 L would be higher. At 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Volvo 244 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Volvo 244 (96 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1972 Skoda 110 L. (45 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Volvo 244 should accelerate faster than 1972 Skoda 110 L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Volvo 244 weights approximately 491 kg more than 1972 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, 1989 Volvo 244 (157 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Skoda 110 L. (70 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1989 Volvo 244 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Skoda 110 L.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Skoda 110 L | 1989 Volvo 244 | |
| Make | Skoda | Volvo |
| Model | 110 L | 244 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 987 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1296 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2660 mm |
