1985 Skoda L vs. 2011 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2011 Smart ForTwo 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 1,289 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Skoda L is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Smart ForTwo (70 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1985 Skoda L. (62 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Smart ForTwo 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 2011 Smart ForTwo.
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, 1985 Skoda L (103 Nm @ 2850 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Smart ForTwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1985 Skoda L will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Skoda L | 2011 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Skoda | Smart |
| Model | L | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 1000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2850 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 2695 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1542 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 1867 mm |
