1998 Porsche 911 vs. 1985 Skoda L
To start off, 1998 Porsche 911 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 3,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Porsche 911 (537 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 475 more horse power than 1985 Skoda L. (62 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1985 Skoda L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Porsche 911 weights approximately 260 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 Porsche 911 (600 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 497 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Skoda L. (103 Nm @ 2850 RPM). This means 1998 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Skoda L.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Porsche 911 | 1985 Skoda L | |
| Make | Porsche | Skoda |
| Model | 911 | L |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3164 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 537 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2850 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 75.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.4 mm | 72 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2410 mm |
