1985 BMW 324 vs. 1976 Skoda 110 L
To start off, 1985 BMW 324 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Skoda 110 L. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Skoda 110 L would be higher. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 BMW 324 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 BMW 324 (85 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1976 Skoda 110 L. (45 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 BMW 324 should accelerate faster than 1976 Skoda 110 L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 BMW 324 weights approximately 455 kg more than 1976 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, 1985 BMW 324 (152 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Skoda 110 L. (70 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1985 BMW 324 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Skoda 110 L.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 BMW 324 | 1976 Skoda 110 L | |
| Make | BMW | Skoda |
| Model | 324 | 110 L |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 70 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2400 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 31 L |
