1976 Buick Electra vs. 1981 Skoda L
To start off, 1981 Skoda L is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Buick Electra would be higher. At 6,598 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Buick Electra (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1981 Skoda L. (44 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1981 Skoda L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Electra weights approximately 980 kg more than 1981 Skoda L. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1976 Buick Electra (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 361 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Skoda L. (74 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Skoda L.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Buick Electra | 1981 Skoda L | |
| Make | Buick | Skoda |
| Model | Electra | L |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 1044 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1805 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2410 mm |
