1985 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1992 Skoda L
To start off, 1992 Skoda L is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Chevrolet Corvette (230 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1992 Skoda L. (57 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1992 Skoda L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 553 kg more than 1992 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 Chevrolet Corvette (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 357 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Skoda L. (90 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1985 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Skoda L.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Chevrolet Corvette | 1992 Skoda L | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Skoda |
| Model | Corvette | L |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1438 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2410 mm |
