2005 Maserati Quattroporte vs. 1985 Skoda L
To start off, 2005 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 20 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 4,227 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Maserati Quattroporte (390 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 328 more horse power than 1985 Skoda L. (62 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1985 Skoda L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 1039 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, 2005 Maserati Quattroporte (451 Nm) has 348 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Skoda L. (103 Nm). This means 2005 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Skoda L.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Maserati Quattroporte | 1985 Skoda L | |
| Make | Maserati | Skoda |
| Model | Quattroporte | L |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4227 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 390 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 75.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1929 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2410 mm |
