1980 Renault 5 vs. 1985 Skoda L
To start off, 1985 Skoda L is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Renault 5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Renault 5 would be higher. At 1,397 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Renault 5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Renault 5 (158 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1985 Skoda L. (62 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Renault 5 should accelerate faster than 1985 Skoda L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Renault 5 weights approximately 80 kg more than 1985 Skoda 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 Renault 5 (221 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Skoda L. (103 Nm @ 2850 RPM). This means 1980 Renault 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Skoda L.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Renault 5 | 1985 Skoda L | |
| Make | Renault | Skoda |
| Model | 5 | L |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1397 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2850 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 75.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2410 mm |
