1980 Nissan Violet vs. 1992 Skoda L
To start off, 1992 Skoda L is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Nissan Violet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Nissan Violet would be higher. At 1,397 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Nissan Violet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Nissan Violet (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1992 Skoda L. (57 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Nissan Violet should accelerate faster than 1992 Skoda L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Skoda L weights approximately 10 kg more than 1980 Nissan Violet.
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 Nissan Violet (114 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Skoda L. (90 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1980 Nissan Violet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Skoda L.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Nissan Violet | 1992 Skoda L | |
| Make | Nissan | Skoda |
| Model | Violet | L |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1397 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 114 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2410 mm |
