1992 Honda Accord vs. 1980 Skoda L
To start off, 1992 Honda Accord is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Skoda L. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Skoda L would be higher. At 2,156 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Honda Accord (148 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1980 Skoda L. (44 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1980 Skoda L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Honda Accord weights approximately 585 kg more than 1980 Skoda L. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1992 Honda Accord (199 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Skoda L. (74 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1992 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Skoda L.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Honda Accord | 1980 Skoda L | |
| Make | Honda | Skoda |
| Model | Accord | L |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2156 cc | 1046 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 199 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2410 mm |
