1978 Matra-Simca Rancho vs. 1978 Skoda L
To start off, both 1978 Matra-Simca Rancho and 1978 Skoda L were released in the same year (1978). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,442 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Matra-Simca Rancho is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Matra-Simca Rancho (79 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1978 Skoda L. (44 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Matra-Simca Rancho should accelerate faster than 1978 Skoda L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Matra-Simca Rancho weights approximately 309 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, 1978 Matra-Simca Rancho (118 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Skoda L. (74 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Matra-Simca Rancho will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Skoda L.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Matra-Simca Rancho | 1978 Skoda L | |
| Make | Matra-Simca | Skoda |
| Model | Rancho | L |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1442 cc | 1046 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.7 mm | 68.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1134 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 38 L |
