1983 BMW 525 vs. 1969 Skoda 110 L
To start off, 1983 BMW 525 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Skoda 110 L. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Skoda 110 L would be higher. At 2,691 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 BMW 525 (123 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1969 Skoda 110 L. (72 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1969 Skoda 110 L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 BMW 525 weights approximately 670 kg more than 1969 Skoda 110 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, 1983 BMW 525 (240 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Skoda 110 L. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1983 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Skoda 110 L. 1983 BMW 525 has automatic transmission and 1969 Skoda 110 L has manual transmission. 1969 Skoda 110 L will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 BMW 525 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1983 BMW 525 | 1969 Skoda 110 L | |
Make | BMW | Skoda |
Model | 525 | 110 L |
Year Released | 1983 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2691 cc | 1107 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 31 L |