2008 Honda Accord vs. 1981 Skoda L
To start off, 2008 Honda Accord is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Skoda L. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Skoda L would be higher. At 2,352 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Accord (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1981 Skoda L. (44 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1981 Skoda L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Accord weights approximately 529 kg more than 1981 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, 2008 Honda Accord (220 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Skoda L. (74 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Skoda L.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Accord | 1981 Skoda L | |
| Make | Honda | Skoda |
| Model | Accord | L |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2352 cc | 1044 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1354 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 38 L |
