1993 Porsche 965 vs. 1991 Skoda L
To start off, 1993 Porsche 965 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Skoda L. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Skoda L would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Porsche 965 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Porsche 965 (355 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 298 more horse power than 1991 Skoda L. (57 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Porsche 965 should accelerate faster than 1991 Skoda L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Porsche 965 weights approximately 591 kg more than 1991 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, 1993 Porsche 965 (530 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 440 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Skoda L. (90 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1993 Porsche 965 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Skoda L.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Porsche 965 | 1991 Skoda L | |
| Make | Porsche | Skoda |
| Model | 965 | L |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 530 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.4 mm | 72 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2410 mm |
