1980 Lada 2105 vs. 1978 Skoda L
To start off, 1980 Lada 2105 is newer by 2 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 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Lada 2105 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Lada 2105 (70 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1978 Skoda L. (44 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Lada 2105 should accelerate faster than 1978 Skoda L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Lada 2105 weights approximately 189 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, 1980 Lada 2105 (94 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Skoda L. (74 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Lada 2105 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Skoda L.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Lada 2105 | 1978 Skoda L | |
| Make | Lada | Skoda |
| Model | 2105 | L |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1046 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 68.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 72 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1014 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2410 mm |
