1959 Skoda Octavia vs. 2012 BMW 750
To start off, 2012 BMW 750 is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Skoda Octavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Skoda Octavia would be higher. At 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 750 (455 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 417 more horse power than 1959 Skoda Octavia. (38 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 1959 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 750 weights approximately 1255 kg more than 1959 Skoda Octavia. 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, 2012 BMW 750 (697 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 628 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Skoda Octavia. (69 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Skoda Octavia | 2012 BMW 750 | |
Make | Skoda | BMW |
Model | Octavia | 750 |
Year Released | 1959 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1089 cc | 4400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 455 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 697 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 2175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 5075 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1902 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1481 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3071 mm |