1985 Skoda L vs. 1990 Volvo 960
To start off, 1990 Volvo 960 is newer by 5 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 2,922 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Volvo 960 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Volvo 960 (204 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1985 Skoda L. (57 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Volvo 960 should accelerate faster than 1985 Skoda L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Volvo 960 weights approximately 671 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, 1990 Volvo 960 (267 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Skoda L. (90 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1990 Volvo 960 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Skoda L.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Skoda L | 1990 Volvo 960 | |
| Make | Skoda | Volvo |
| Model | L | 960 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1219 cc | 2922 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 204 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 267 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 1556 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2650 mm |
