1959 BMW 600 vs. 1959 Skoda Octavia
To start off, both 1959 BMW 600 and 1959 Skoda Octavia were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,089 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Skoda Octavia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Skoda Octavia (38 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1959 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Skoda Octavia should accelerate faster than 1959 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Skoda Octavia weights approximately 370 kg more than 1959 BMW 600. 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, 1959 Skoda Octavia (69 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1959 Skoda Octavia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 BMW 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 BMW 600 | 1959 Skoda Octavia | |
| Make | BMW | Skoda |
| Model | 600 | Octavia |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 581 cc | 1089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 38 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2910 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1710 mm | 2410 mm |
