1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur vs. 1985 Skoda L
To start off, 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur is newer by 11 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 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur (301 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 239 more horse power than 1985 Skoda L. (62 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur should accelerate faster than 1985 Skoda L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur weights approximately 1580 kg more than 1985 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, 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur (600 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 497 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Skoda L. (103 Nm @ 2850 RPM). This means 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Skoda L. 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur has automatic transmission and 1985 Skoda L has manual transmission. 1985 Skoda L will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur | 1985 Skoda L | |
| Make | Rolls-Royce | Skoda |
| Model | Silver Spur | L |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2850 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2470 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2120 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2410 mm |
