1999 Land Rover Range Rover vs. 1979 Skoda L
To start off, 1999 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Skoda L. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Skoda L would be higher. At 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Land Rover Range Rover (187 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1979 Skoda L. (44 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1979 Skoda L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1265 kg more than 1979 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, 1999 Land Rover Range Rover (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Skoda L. (74 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Skoda L.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Land Rover Range Rover | 1979 Skoda L | |
| Make | Land Rover | Skoda |
| Model | Range Rover | L |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3946 cc | 1046 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2090 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2410 mm |
