1985 Skoda L vs. 1986 Volvo 740
To start off, 1986 Volvo 740 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Skoda L. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Skoda L would be higher. At 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Volvo 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Volvo 740 (156 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1985 Skoda L. (62 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Volvo 740 should accelerate faster than 1985 Skoda L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Volvo 740 weights approximately 440 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, 1986 Volvo 740 (239 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Skoda L. (103 Nm @ 2850 RPM). This means 1986 Volvo 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Skoda L.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Skoda L | 1986 Volvo 740 | |
| Make | Skoda | Volvo |
| Model | L | 740 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 239 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2850 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2780 mm |
