1985 BMW 325 vs. 1985 Skoda L
To start off, both 1985 BMW 325 and 1985 Skoda L were released in the same year (1985). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,693 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 BMW 325 (120 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1985 Skoda L. (57 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1985 Skoda L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 BMW 325 weights approximately 277 kg more than 1985 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, 1985 BMW 325 (230 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Skoda L. (90 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1985 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Skoda L.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 BMW 325 | 1985 Skoda L | |
| Make | BMW | Skoda |
| Model | 325 | L |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2693 cc | 1219 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 72 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1162 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2410 mm |
