1978 Skoda L vs. 1998 Venturi 400
To start off, 1998 Venturi 400 is newer by 20 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 2,975 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Venturi 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Venturi 400 (396 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 352 more horse power than 1978 Skoda L. (44 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Venturi 400 should accelerate faster than 1978 Skoda L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Venturi 400 weights approximately 325 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, 1998 Venturi 400 (520 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 446 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Skoda L. (74 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Venturi 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Skoda L.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Skoda L | 1998 Venturi 400 | |
| Make | Skoda | Venturi |
| Model | L | 400 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1046 cc | 2975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 396 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 74 Nm | 520 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2500 mm |
