2009 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1985 Skoda L
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 24 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 6,199 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette (430 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 368 more horse power than 1985 Skoda L. (62 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1985 Skoda L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 376 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, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette (575 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 472 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Skoda L. (103 Nm @ 2850 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Skoda L.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Corvette | 1985 Skoda L | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Skoda |
| Model | Corvette | L |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6199 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 430 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 575 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2850 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103.3 mm | 75.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2410 mm |
