1962 Skoda Felicia vs. 2011 BMW M3
To start off, 2011 BMW M3 is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Skoda Felicia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Skoda Felicia would be higher. At 3,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW M3 (414 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 365 more horse power than 1962 Skoda Felicia. (49 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1962 Skoda Felicia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW M3 weights approximately 765 kg more than 1962 Skoda Felicia. 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, 2011 BMW M3 (400 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 326 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Skoda Felicia. (74 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Skoda Felicia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Skoda Felicia | 2011 BMW M3 | |
| Make | Skoda | BMW |
| Model | Felicia | M3 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 3999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 414 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 8300 RPM |
| Torque | 74 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 75.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1655 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4615 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1803 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1424 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2761 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 63 L |
