1986 Renault Alpine vs. 1990 Skoda L
To start off, 1990 Skoda L is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Renault Alpine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Renault Alpine would be higher. At 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Renault Alpine is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Renault Alpine (200 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1990 Skoda L. (57 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Renault Alpine should accelerate faster than 1990 Skoda L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Renault Alpine weights approximately 297 kg more than 1990 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 Renault Alpine (285 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Skoda L. (90 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1986 Renault Alpine will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Skoda L.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Renault Alpine | 1990 Skoda L | |
| Make | Renault | Skoda |
| Model | Alpine | L |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2458 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1182 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2410 mm |
