1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 1989 Skoda L
To start off, 1989 Skoda L is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (168 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1989 Skoda L. (58 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight should accelerate faster than 1989 Skoda L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 905 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, 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (373 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 283 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Skoda L. (90 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Skoda L. 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 1989 Skoda L has manual transmission. 1989 Skoda L will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 1989 Skoda L | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Skoda |
| Model | Ninety-Eight | L |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 58 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2410 mm |
