1994 Audi A6 vs. 1978 Skoda L
To start off, 1994 Audi A6 is newer by 16 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 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Audi A6 (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1978 Skoda L. (44 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 1978 Skoda L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Audi A6 weights approximately 625 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, 1994 Audi A6 (202 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Skoda L. (74 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1994 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Skoda L.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Audi A6 | 1978 Skoda L | |
| Make | Audi | Skoda |
| Model | A6 | L |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1896 cc | 1046 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 202 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2410 mm |
