1989 Skoda L vs. 2013 BMW M5
To start off, 2013 BMW M5 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Skoda L. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Skoda L would be higher. At 4,395 cc (10 cylinders), 2013 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW M5 (493 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 435 more horse power than 1989 Skoda L. (58 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1989 Skoda L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW M5 weights approximately 935 kg more than 1989 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, 2013 BMW M5 (519 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 429 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Skoda L. (90 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2013 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Skoda L.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Skoda L | 2013 BMW M5 | |
| Make | Skoda | BMW |
| Model | L | M5 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1221 cc | 4395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 58 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 519 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0 :1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4863 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1846 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1469 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2889 mm |
