1992 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight vs. 1978 Skoda L
To start off, 1992 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Skoda L. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Skoda L would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (169 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1978 Skoda L. (44 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight should accelerate faster than 1978 Skoda L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight weights approximately 725 kg more than 1978 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 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (298 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Skoda L. (74 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1992 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Skoda L.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight | 1978 Skoda L | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Skoda |
| Model | Eighty-Eight | L |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1046 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 169 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 68.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 72 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 91 L | 38 L |
