1976 BMW 630 vs. 1991 Skoda L
To start off, 1991 Skoda L is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 BMW 630. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 BMW 630 would be higher. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 BMW 630 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 BMW 630 (182 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1991 Skoda L. (57 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 BMW 630 should accelerate faster than 1991 Skoda L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 BMW 630 weights approximately 566 kg more than 1991 Skoda L. 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, 1976 BMW 630 (255 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Skoda L. (90 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1976 BMW 630 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Skoda L.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 BMW 630 | 1991 Skoda L | |
| Make | BMW | Skoda |
| Model | 630 | L |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2986 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1451 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2410 mm |
