1975 BMW 1602 vs. 1963 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 1975 BMW 1602 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Skoda Octavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Skoda Octavia would be higher. At 1,574 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 BMW 1602 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 BMW 1602 (85 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1963 Skoda Octavia. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 BMW 1602 should accelerate faster than 1963 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Skoda Octavia weights approximately 40 kg more than 1975 BMW 1602.
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, 1975 BMW 1602 (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Skoda Octavia. (82 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1975 BMW 1602 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 BMW 1602 | 1963 Skoda Octavia | |
| Make | BMW | Skoda |
| Model | 1602 | Octavia |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2400 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 30 L |
