1977 Skoda 110 L vs. 1996 Toyota Hi-Ace
To start off, 1996 Toyota Hi-Ace is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Skoda 110 L. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Skoda 110 L would be higher. At 2,446 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Hi-Ace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Hi-Ace (90 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1977 Skoda 110 L. (44 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Hi-Ace should accelerate faster than 1977 Skoda 110 L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Hi-Ace weights approximately 910 kg more than 1977 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, 1996 Toyota Hi-Ace (226 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Skoda 110 L. (70 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Hi-Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Skoda 110 L.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Skoda 110 L | 1996 Toyota Hi-Ace | |
| Make | Skoda | Toyota |
| Model | 110 L | Hi-Ace |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1046 cc | 2446 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1960 mm |
