2008 Porsche 911 vs. 1978 Skoda L
To start off, 2008 Porsche 911 is newer by 30 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Porsche 911 (405 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 361 more horse power than 1978 Skoda L. (44 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1978 Skoda L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Porsche 911 weights approximately 715 kg more than 1978 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 Porsche 911 (620 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 546 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Skoda L. (74 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Skoda L.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Porsche 911 | 1978 Skoda L | |
| Make | Porsche | Skoda |
| Model | 911 | L |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 1046 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 405 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 620 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 68.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.4 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 38 L |
