1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1989 Skoda L
To start off, 1989 Skoda L is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. At 5,338 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (370 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 312 more horse power than 1989 Skoda L. (58 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1989 Skoda L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 935 kg more than 1989 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 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (510 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 420 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Skoda L. (90 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Skoda L.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1989 Skoda L | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Skoda |
| Model | V8 Vantage | L |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5338 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 370 HP | 58 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 72 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2410 mm |
