1999 Honda Today vs. 1978 Skoda L
To start off, 1999 Honda Today is newer by 21 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 1,046 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Skoda L is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Honda Today (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1978 Skoda L. (44 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda Today should accelerate faster than 1978 Skoda L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Skoda L weights approximately 115 kg more than 1999 Honda Today.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Skoda L (74 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1978 Skoda L will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda Today | 1978 Skoda L | |
| Make | Honda | Skoda |
| Model | Today | L |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1046 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1600 mm |
