1985 Fiat Uno vs. 1985 Skoda L
To start off, both 1985 Fiat Uno and 1985 Skoda L were released in the same year (1985). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,289 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Skoda L is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Skoda L (62 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1985 Fiat Uno. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Skoda L should accelerate faster than 1985 Fiat Uno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Skoda L weights approximately 194 kg more than 1985 Fiat Uno. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1985 Skoda 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 1985 Skoda L. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Fiat Uno, 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, 1985 Skoda L (103 Nm @ 2850 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Fiat Uno. (67 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1985 Skoda L will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Fiat Uno.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Fiat Uno | 1985 Skoda L | |
| Make | Fiat | Skoda |
| Model | Uno | L |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 903 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 67 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2850 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 75.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 696 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2410 mm |
