1984 Honda Civic vs. 1970 Skoda 110 L
To start off, 1984 Honda Civic is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Skoda 110 L. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Skoda 110 L would be higher. At 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Honda Civic (100 HP) has 57 more horse power than 1970 Skoda 110 L. (43 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1970 Skoda 110 L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Honda Civic weights approximately 350 kg more than 1970 Skoda 110 L. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 Skoda 110 L is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Skoda 110 L. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1984 Honda Civic (130 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Skoda 110 L. (70 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Skoda 110 L.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Honda Civic | 1970 Skoda 110 L | |
Make | Honda | Skoda |
Model | Civic | 110 L |
Year Released | 1984 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1488 cc | 995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 43 HP |
Torque | 130 Nm | 70 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1155 kg | 805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2400 mm |