1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1982 Skoda L
To start off, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Skoda L. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Skoda L would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (370 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 326 more horse power than 1982 Skoda L. (44 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1982 Skoda L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 995 kg more than 1982 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, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (510 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 436 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Skoda L. (74 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Skoda L.
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1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1982 Skoda L | |
Make | Aston Martin | Skoda |
Model | V8 Vantage | L |
Year Released | 1984 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1046 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 370 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 510 Nm | 74 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 68.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 72 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 38 L |