1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1985 Skoda L
To start off, 1985 Skoda L is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 1,570 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (108 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1985 Skoda L. (62 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1985 Skoda L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta weights approximately 181 kg more than 1985 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, 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (143 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Skoda L. (103 Nm @ 2850 RPM). This means 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Skoda L.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1985 Skoda L | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Skoda |
| Model | Giulietta | L |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2850 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 75.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1071 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2410 mm |
