1963 BMW 700 vs. 1989 Skoda L
To start off, 1989 Skoda L is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 BMW 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 BMW 700 would be higher. At 1,221 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Skoda L is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Skoda L (58 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1963 BMW 700. (38 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Skoda L should accelerate faster than 1963 BMW 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Skoda L weights approximately 219 kg more than 1963 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, 1989 Skoda L (90 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 BMW 700. (52 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1989 Skoda L will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 BMW 700 | 1989 Skoda L | |
| Make | BMW | Skoda |
| Model | 700 | L |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 697 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 58 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 52 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 666 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2410 mm |
