1993 Cadillac Fleetwood vs. 1979 Skoda L
To start off, 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Skoda L. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Skoda L would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood (185 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1979 Skoda L. (44 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood should accelerate faster than 1979 Skoda L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood weights approximately 1155 kg more than 1979 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, 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood (407 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 333 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Skoda L. (74 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Skoda L.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | 1979 Skoda L | |
| Make | Cadillac | Skoda |
| Model | Fleetwood | L |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1046 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2410 mm |
