1954 BMW 502 vs. 1955 Skoda 1200
To start off, 1955 Skoda 1200 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 BMW 502. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 BMW 502 would be higher. At 2,578 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 BMW 502 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 BMW 502 (100 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1955 Skoda 1200. (35 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 BMW 502 should accelerate faster than 1955 Skoda 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 BMW 502 weights approximately 400 kg more than 1955 Skoda 1200. 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, 1954 BMW 502 (221 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Skoda 1200. (74 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1954 BMW 502 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Skoda 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 BMW 502 | 1955 Skoda 1200 | |
| Make | BMW | Skoda |
| Model | 502 | 1200 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2578 cc | 1219 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2690 mm |
