1987 Honda Civic vs. 1987 Skoda L
To start off, both 1987 Honda Civic and 1987 Skoda L were released in the same year (1987). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,590 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Honda Civic (130 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1987 Skoda L. (57 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1987 Skoda L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Honda Civic weights approximately 15 kg more than 1987 Skoda L. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1987 Skoda L is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1987 Skoda L. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1987 Honda Civic (143 Nm @ 5700 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Skoda L. (90 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1987 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Skoda L.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Honda Civic | 1987 Skoda L | |
| Make | Honda | Skoda |
| Model | Civic | L |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5700 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2410 mm |
