1979 Honda Accord vs. 1985 Skoda L
To start off, 1985 Skoda L is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,750 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Honda Accord (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1985 Skoda L. (62 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1985 Skoda L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Honda Accord weights approximately 75 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.
Because 1985 Skoda L is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1985 Skoda L. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 Honda Accord, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1979 Honda Accord (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Skoda L. (103 Nm @ 2850 RPM). This means 1979 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Skoda L.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Honda Accord | 1985 Skoda L | |
| Make | Honda | Skoda |
| Model | Accord | L |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1750 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2850 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 75.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 72 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2410 mm |
