1992 Skoda L vs. 1962 Volvo P 1800
To start off, 1992 Skoda L is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Volvo P 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Volvo P 1800 would be higher. At 1,778 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Volvo P 1800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Volvo P 1800 (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1992 Skoda L. (57 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Volvo P 1800 should accelerate faster than 1992 Skoda L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Volvo P 1800 weights approximately 205 kg more than 1992 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, 1962 Volvo P 1800 (147 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Skoda L. (90 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1962 Volvo P 1800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Skoda L.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Skoda L | 1962 Volvo P 1800 | |
| Make | Skoda | Volvo |
| Model | L | P 1800 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1221 cc | 1778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 84.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2460 mm |
