1985 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1987 Skoda L
To start off, 1987 Skoda L is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Alfa Romeo 75. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Alfa Romeo 75 would be higher. At 1,567 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Alfa Romeo 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Alfa Romeo 75 (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1987 Skoda L. (57 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1987 Skoda L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Alfa Romeo 75 weights approximately 175 kg more than 1987 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, 1985 Alfa Romeo 75 (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Skoda L. (90 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1985 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Skoda L.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1987 Skoda L | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Skoda |
Model | 75 | L |
Year Released | 1985 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1567 cc | 1221 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 90 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2410 mm |