1989 Skoda L vs. 1976 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1989 Skoda L is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Toyota Celica (118 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1989 Skoda L. (58 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1989 Skoda L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Toyota Celica weights approximately 231 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, 1976 Toyota Celica (152 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Skoda L. (90 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1976 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Skoda L.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Skoda L | 1976 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Skoda | Toyota |
| Model | L | Celica |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1221 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 58 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 88.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 1116 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2510 mm |
