1998 Opel Speedster vs. 1985 Skoda L
To start off, 1998 Opel Speedster is newer by 13 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 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Opel Speedster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Opel Speedster (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1985 Skoda L. (62 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Opel Speedster should accelerate faster than 1985 Skoda L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Opel Speedster weights approximately 55 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, 1998 Opel Speedster (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Skoda L. (103 Nm @ 2850 RPM). This means 1998 Opel Speedster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Skoda L.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Opel Speedster | 1985 Skoda L | |
| Make | Opel | Skoda |
| Model | Speedster | L |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2850 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 75.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2410 mm |
