1980 Buick Electra vs. 1969 Skoda 110 L
To start off, 1980 Buick Electra is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Skoda 110 L. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Skoda 110 L would be higher. At 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Buick Electra (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1969 Skoda 110 L. (43 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1969 Skoda 110 L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Electra weights approximately 885 kg more than 1969 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, 1980 Buick Electra (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Skoda 110 L. (70 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Skoda 110 L. 1980 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1969 Skoda 110 L has manual transmission. 1969 Skoda 110 L will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Buick Electra | 1969 Skoda 110 L | |
Make | Buick | Skoda |
Model | Electra | 110 L |
Year Released | 1980 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4129 cc | 995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 43 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 278 Nm | 70 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 31 L |