1997 Chevrolet Express vs. 1975 Skoda 110 L
To start off, 1997 Chevrolet Express is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Skoda 110 L. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Skoda 110 L would be higher. At 4,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Chevrolet Express (217 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1975 Skoda 110 L. (43 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1975 Skoda 110 L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1559 kg more than 1975 Skoda 110 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, 1997 Chevrolet Express (379 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 310 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Skoda 110 L. (69 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1997 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Skoda 110 L. 1997 Chevrolet Express has automatic transmission and 1975 Skoda 110 L has manual transmission. 1975 Skoda 110 L will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Chevrolet Express will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Chevrolet Express | 1975 Skoda 110 L | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Skoda |
| Model | Express | 110 L |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4997 cc | 995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 379 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2364 kg | 805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2410 mm |
