1973 Holden UTE vs. 1972 Skoda 110 L
To start off, 1973 Holden UTE is newer by 1 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 5,047 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Holden UTE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Holden UTE (240 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1972 Skoda 110 L. (45 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Holden UTE should accelerate faster than 1972 Skoda 110 L.
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 Holden UTE (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 357 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Skoda 110 L. (70 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Holden UTE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Skoda 110 L. 1973 Holden UTE has automatic transmission and 1972 Skoda 110 L has manual transmission. 1972 Skoda 110 L will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Holden UTE will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Holden UTE | 1972 Skoda 110 L | |
Make | Holden | Skoda |
Model | UTE | 110 L |
Year Released | 1973 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5047 cc | 987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 45 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 427 Nm | 70 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.8 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 31 L |