1983 Maserati 420 vs. 1980 Skoda L
To start off, 1983 Maserati 420 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Skoda L. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Skoda L would be higher. At 2,491 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Maserati 420 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Maserati 420 (198 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1980 Skoda L. (44 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Maserati 420 should accelerate faster than 1980 Skoda L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Maserati 420 weights approximately 355 kg more than 1980 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, 1983 Maserati 420 (308 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Skoda L. (74 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1983 Maserati 420 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Skoda L.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Maserati 420 | 1980 Skoda L | |
| Make | Maserati | Skoda |
| Model | 420 | L |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2491 cc | 1046 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 198 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 308 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2410 mm |
