1985 Oldsmobile Toronado vs. 1978 Skoda L
To start off, 1985 Oldsmobile Toronado is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Skoda L. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Skoda L would be higher. At 5,030 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Oldsmobile Toronado (138 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1978 Skoda L. (44 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 1978 Skoda L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 910 kg more than 1978 Skoda L. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1985 Oldsmobile Toronado (325 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Skoda L. (74 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1985 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Skoda L.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Oldsmobile Toronado | 1978 Skoda L | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Skoda |
| Model | Toronado | L |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5030 cc | 1046 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2410 mm |
