1998 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1978 Skoda L
To start off, 1998 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Skoda L. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Skoda L would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1978 Skoda L. (44 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1978 Skoda L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 861 kg more than 1978 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, 1998 Buick Park Avenue (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Skoda L. (74 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Skoda L.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Buick Park Avenue | 1978 Skoda L | |
Make | Buick | Skoda |
Model | Park Avenue | L |
Year Released | 1998 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1046 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 312 Nm | 74 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 68.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 38 L |