1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 vs. 1985 Skoda L
To start off, both 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 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 2,962 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 (188 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1985 Skoda L. (62 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 1985 Skoda L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 450 kg more than 1985 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 Mercedes-Benz 300 (260 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Skoda L. (103 Nm @ 2850 RPM). This means 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Skoda L.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 | 1985 Skoda L | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Skoda |
| Model | 300 | L |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2962 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 188 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2850 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.5 mm | 75.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80.3 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2410 mm |
