1960 BMW 700 vs. 1963 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 1963 Skoda Octavia is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 BMW 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 BMW 700 would be higher. At 1,089 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Skoda Octavia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Skoda Octavia (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1960 BMW 700. (38 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Skoda Octavia should accelerate faster than 1960 BMW 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Skoda Octavia weights approximately 260 kg more than 1960 BMW 700. 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, 1963 Skoda Octavia (73 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 BMW 700. (52 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1963 Skoda Octavia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
1960 BMW 700 | 1963 Skoda Octavia | |
Make | BMW | Skoda |
Model | 700 | Octavia |
Year Released | 1960 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 697 cc | 1089 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 41 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 52 Nm | 73 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 38 L |