1999 Bentley Continental vs. 1985 Skoda L
To start off, 1999 Bentley Continental is newer by 14 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), 1999 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Bentley Continental (422 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 360 more horse power than 1985 Skoda L. (62 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1985 Skoda L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1560 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, 1999 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 772 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Skoda L. (103 Nm @ 2850 RPM). This means 1999 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Skoda L. 1999 Bentley Continental 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. 1999 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Bentley Continental | 1985 Skoda L | |
| Make | Bentley | Skoda |
| Model | Continental | L |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 422 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2850 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 75.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 72 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2410 mm |
