1996 Honda Step Wagon vs. 1983 Skoda L
To start off, 1996 Honda Step Wagon is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Skoda L. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Skoda L would be higher. At 1,972 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Honda Step Wagon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda Step Wagon (123 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1983 Skoda L. (44 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Step Wagon should accelerate faster than 1983 Skoda L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda Step Wagon weights approximately 625 kg more than 1983 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, 1996 Honda Step Wagon (185 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Skoda L. (74 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Honda Step Wagon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Skoda L.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Step Wagon | 1983 Skoda L | |
| Make | Honda | Skoda |
| Model | Step Wagon | L |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1972 cc | 1046 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 185 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2410 mm |
