1978 Skoda L vs. 1996 Toyota Venture
To start off, 1996 Toyota Venture is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Skoda L. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Skoda L would be higher. At 1,812 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Venture is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Venture (87 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1978 Skoda L. (44 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Venture should accelerate faster than 1978 Skoda L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Venture weights approximately 515 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, 1996 Toyota Venture (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Skoda L. (74 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Venture will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Skoda L.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Skoda L | 1996 Toyota Venture | |
| Make | Skoda | Toyota |
| Model | L | Venture |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1046 cc | 1812 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 74 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2510 mm |
