1985 Skoda L vs. 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante
To start off, 1985 Skoda L is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante would be higher. At 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante (309 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 247 more horse power than 1985 Skoda L. (62 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1985 Skoda L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 924 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, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 331 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Skoda L. (103 Nm @ 2850 RPM). This means 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Skoda L. 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante has automatic transmission and 1985 Skoda L has manual transmission. 1985 Skoda L will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1985 Skoda L | 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante | |
Make | Skoda | Aston Martin |
Model | L | V8 Volante |
Year Released | 1985 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1289 cc | 5339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 309 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 103 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2850 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75.6 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1814 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2620 mm |