1990 BMW Z1 vs. 1986 Skoda L
To start off, 1990 BMW Z1 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Skoda L. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Skoda L would be higher. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 BMW Z1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 BMW Z1 (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1986 Skoda L. (57 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 BMW Z1 should accelerate faster than 1986 Skoda L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 BMW Z1 weights approximately 365 kg more than 1986 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, 1990 BMW Z1 (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Skoda L. (90 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1990 BMW Z1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Skoda L.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 BMW Z1 | 1986 Skoda L | |
| Make | BMW | Skoda |
| Model | Z1 | L |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 72.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2410 mm |
