1982 Avanti Avanti vs. 1979 Skoda L
To start off, 1982 Avanti Avanti is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Skoda L. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Skoda L would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Avanti Avanti (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1979 Skoda L. (44 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1979 Skoda L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 715 kg more than 1979 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, 1982 Avanti Avanti (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 292 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Skoda L. (74 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1982 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Skoda L.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Avanti Avanti | 1979 Skoda L | |
| Make | Avanti | Skoda |
| Model | Avanti | L |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1046 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2410 mm |
