1971 BMW Touring vs. 2007 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 2007 Skoda Octavia is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 BMW Touring would be higher. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Skoda Octavia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Skoda Octavia (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1971 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Skoda Octavia should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Skoda Octavia weights approximately 400 kg more than 1971 BMW Touring. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Skoda Octavia (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Skoda Octavia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 BMW Touring | 2007 Skoda Octavia | |
| Make | BMW | Skoda |
| Model | Touring | Octavia |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2580 mm |
