1961 BMW 700 vs. 1961 Skoda Octavia
To start off, both 1961 BMW 700 and 1961 Skoda Octavia were released in the same year (1961). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,089 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Skoda Octavia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 38 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Skoda Octavia weights approximately 260 kg more than 1961 BMW 700.
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, 1961 Skoda Octavia (69 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 BMW 700. (52 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1961 Skoda Octavia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 BMW 700 | 1961 Skoda Octavia | |
| Make | BMW | Skoda |
| Model | 700 | Octavia |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1961 |
| 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 | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 52 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 30 L |
