1976 Buick Estate vs. 1978 Skoda L
To start off, 1978 Skoda L is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Buick Estate would be higher. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Buick Estate (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1978 Skoda L. (44 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1978 Skoda L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Estate weights approximately 1060 kg more than 1978 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 Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 361 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Skoda L. (74 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Skoda L.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Buick Estate | 1978 Skoda L | |
| Make | Buick | Skoda |
| Model | Estate | L |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 1046 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 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 |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2410 mm |
