1990 BMW 850 vs. 1959 Skoda 440
To start off, 1990 BMW 850 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Skoda 440. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Skoda 440 would be higher. At 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1990 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 BMW 850 (297 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 253 more horse power than 1959 Skoda 440. (44 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 1959 Skoda 440. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 BMW 850 weights approximately 860 kg more than 1959 Skoda 440. 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, 1990 BMW 850 (450 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 366 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Skoda 440. (84 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1990 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Skoda 440.
Compare all specifications:
1990 BMW 850 | 1959 Skoda 440 | |
Make | BMW | Skoda |
Model | 850 | 440 |
Year Released | 1990 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4988 cc | 1174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 297 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 84 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 7.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2410 mm |