1974 Skoda 110 L vs. 1974 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, both 1974 Skoda 110 L and 1974 Pontiac Firebird were released in the same year (1974). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,462 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Pontiac Firebird (296 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 253 more horse power than 1974 Skoda 110 L. (43 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1974 Skoda 110 L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 945 kg more than 1974 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, 1974 Pontiac Firebird (563 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 493 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Skoda 110 L. (70 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1974 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Skoda 110 L.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Skoda 110 L | 1974 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Skoda | Pontiac |
| Model | 110 L | Firebird |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 995 cc | 7462 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 563 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68.1 mm | 105.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 106.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 76 L |
