1996 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight vs. 1983 Skoda L
To start off, 1996 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (202 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1983 Skoda L. (44 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight should accelerate faster than 1983 Skoda L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight weights approximately 715 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 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (352 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Skoda L. (74 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Skoda L.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight | 1983 Skoda L | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Skoda |
| Model | Eighty-Eight | L |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1046 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 352 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2410 mm |
