1987 Opel Omega vs. 1985 Skoda L
To start off, 1987 Opel Omega is newer by 2 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 2,260 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Opel Omega (75 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1985 Skoda L. (62 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1985 Skoda L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Opel Omega weights approximately 515 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, 1987 Opel Omega (139 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Skoda L. (103 Nm @ 2850 RPM). This means 1987 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Skoda L.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Opel Omega | 1985 Skoda L | |
| Make | Opel | Skoda |
| Model | Omega | L |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 139 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2850 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 75.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 72 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2410 mm |
