1972 BMW Touring vs. 2006 Skoda Fabia
To start off, 2006 Skoda Fabia is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 BMW Touring would be higher. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Skoda Fabia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 BMW Touring (83 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2006 Skoda Fabia. (63 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 BMW Touring should accelerate faster than 2006 Skoda Fabia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Skoda Fabia weights approximately 176 kg more than 1972 BMW Touring.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 BMW Touring (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Skoda Fabia. (125 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1972 BMW Touring will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Skoda Fabia.
Compare all specifications:
1972 BMW Touring | 2006 Skoda Fabia | |
Make | BMW | Skoda |
Model | Touring | Fabia |
Year Released | 1972 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1574 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 19.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1206 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2470 mm |