1985 Skoda L vs. 2011 Ascari A10
To start off, 2011 Ascari A10 is newer by 26 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 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ascari A10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ascari A10 (625 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 563 more horse power than 1985 Skoda L. (62 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ascari A10 should accelerate faster than 1985 Skoda L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ascari A10 weights approximately 390 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, 2011 Ascari A10 (560 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 457 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Skoda L. (103 Nm @ 2850 RPM). This means 2011 Ascari A10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Skoda L.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Skoda L | 2011 Ascari A10 | |
| Make | Skoda | Ascari |
| Model | L | A10 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 625 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2850 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.6 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1138 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2636 mm |
