1994 Rover 100 vs. 1985 Skoda L
To start off, 1994 Rover 100 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Skoda L. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Skoda L would be higher. At 1,396 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Rover 100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Rover 100 (103 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1985 Skoda L. (62 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Rover 100 should accelerate faster than 1985 Skoda L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Skoda L weights approximately 20 kg more than 1994 Rover 100.
Let's talk about torque, 1994 Rover 100 (135 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Skoda L. (103 Nm @ 2850 RPM). This means 1994 Rover 100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Skoda L.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Rover 100 | 1985 Skoda L | |
| Make | Rover | Skoda |
| Model | 100 | L |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 103 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2850 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 75.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 72 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
