1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1989 Skoda L
To start off, 1989 Skoda L is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 1,569 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia (103 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1989 Skoda L. (58 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1989 Skoda L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia weights approximately 135 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, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia (156 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Skoda L. (90 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Skoda L.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1989 Skoda L | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Skoda |
Model | Giulia | L |
Year Released | 1974 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1569 cc | 1221 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 103 HP | 58 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 156 Nm | 90 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2410 mm |