1976 Fiat 131 vs. 1992 Skoda L
To start off, 1992 Skoda L is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Fiat 131. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Fiat 131 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Fiat 131 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Fiat 131 (137 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1992 Skoda L. (57 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Fiat 131 should accelerate faster than 1992 Skoda L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Fiat 131 weights approximately 110 kg more than 1992 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, 1976 Fiat 131 (177 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Skoda L. (90 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1976 Fiat 131 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Skoda L.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Fiat 131 | 1992 Skoda L | |
| Make | Fiat | Skoda |
| Model | 131 | L |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 137 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 72 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2410 mm |
