2000 Lotus Elise vs. 1985 Skoda L
To start off, 2000 Lotus Elise is newer by 15 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Lotus Elise is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Lotus Elise (143 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1985 Skoda L. (57 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1985 Skoda L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Skoda L weights approximately 165 kg more than 2000 Lotus Elise.
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, 2000 Lotus Elise (174 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Skoda L. (90 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2000 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Skoda L.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Lotus Elise | 1985 Skoda L | |
Make | Lotus | Skoda |
Model | Elise | L |
Year Released | 2000 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1219 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 90 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 72 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3740 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2410 mm |