1985 Skoda L vs. 1979 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1985 Skoda L is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,452 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Toyota Corolla (74 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1985 Skoda L. (62 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1985 Skoda L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Skoda L weights approximately 70 kg more than 1979 Toyota Corolla.
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, 1979 Toyota Corolla (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Skoda L. (103 Nm @ 2850 RPM). This means 1979 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Skoda L.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Skoda L | 1979 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Skoda | Toyota |
| Model | L | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 1452 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2850 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.6 mm | 77.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2410 mm |
