1973 Fiat 132 vs. 1985 Skoda L
To start off, 1985 Skoda L is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Fiat 132. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Fiat 132 would be higher. At 1,755 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Fiat 132 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Fiat 132 (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1985 Skoda L. (62 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Fiat 132 should accelerate faster than 1985 Skoda L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Fiat 132 weights approximately 200 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, 1973 Fiat 132 (144 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Skoda L. (103 Nm @ 2850 RPM). This means 1973 Fiat 132 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Skoda L.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Fiat 132 | 1985 Skoda L | |
| Make | Fiat | Skoda |
| Model | 132 | L |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1755 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2850 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 75.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.2 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2410 mm |
