1962 Skoda Octavia vs. 2010 BMW 325
To start off, 2010 BMW 325 is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Skoda Octavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Skoda Octavia would be higher. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 325 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1962 Skoda Octavia. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1962 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 325 weights approximately 605 kg more than 1962 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, 2010 BMW 325 (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Skoda Octavia. (73 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Skoda Octavia | 2010 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Skoda | BMW |
| Model | Octavia | 325 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 121 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 63 L |
