1979 BMW 633 vs. 1960 Skoda Felicia
To start off, 1979 BMW 633 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Skoda Felicia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Skoda Felicia would be higher. At 3,210 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 BMW 633 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 BMW 633 (194 HP) has 145 more horse power than 1960 Skoda Felicia. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1979 BMW 633 should accelerate faster than 1960 Skoda Felicia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 BMW 633 weights approximately 580 kg more than 1960 Skoda Felicia. 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, 1979 BMW 633 (285 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Skoda Felicia. (74 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 BMW 633 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Skoda Felicia.
Compare all specifications:
1979 BMW 633 | 1960 Skoda Felicia | |
Make | BMW | Skoda |
Model | 633 | Felicia |
Year Released | 1979 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3210 cc | 1089 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 194 HP | 49 HP |
Torque | 285 Nm | 74 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 7.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2400 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 47 L |