1972 Skoda 1202 vs. 2010 BMW 325
To start off, 2010 BMW 325 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Skoda 1202. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Skoda 1202 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 (194 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1972 Skoda 1202. (44 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1972 Skoda 1202.
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 (400 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 316 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Skoda 1202. (84 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Skoda 1202.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Skoda 1202 | 2010 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Skoda | BMW |
| Model | 1202 | 325 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1219 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 194 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 17.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2770 mm |
