1962 BMW 1500 vs. 1990 Skoda L
To start off, 1990 Skoda L is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 BMW 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 BMW 1500 would be higher. At 1,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 BMW 1500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 BMW 1500 (80 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1990 Skoda L. (57 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 BMW 1500 should accelerate faster than 1990 Skoda L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 BMW 1500 weights approximately 158 kg more than 1990 Skoda L. 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, 1962 BMW 1500 (118 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Skoda L. (90 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1962 BMW 1500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Skoda L.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 BMW 1500 | 1990 Skoda L | |
| Make | BMW | Skoda |
| Model | 1500 | L |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1499 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1043 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2410 mm |
