1974 Skoda S 110 R vs. 2012 BMW 328
To start off, 2012 BMW 328 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Skoda S 110 R. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Skoda S 110 R would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 328 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 328 (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1974 Skoda S 110 R. (51 HP @ 4650 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 328 should accelerate faster than 1974 Skoda S 110 R. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 328 weights approximately 895 kg more than 1974 Skoda S 110 R. 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, 2012 BMW 328 (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Skoda S 110 R. (88 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 328 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Skoda S 110 R.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Skoda S 110 R | 2012 BMW 328 | |
| Make | Skoda | BMW |
| Model | S 110 R | 328 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1107 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4650 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 89.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4536 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1816 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 57 L |
