1992 BMW 850 vs. 1959 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 1992 BMW 850 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Skoda Octavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Skoda Octavia would be higher. At 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 850 (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 258 more horse power than 1959 Skoda Octavia. (38 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 1959 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 850 weights approximately 870 kg more than 1959 Skoda Octavia. 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, 1992 BMW 850 (450 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 381 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Skoda Octavia. (69 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 850 | 1959 Skoda Octavia | |
| Make | BMW | Skoda |
| Model | 850 | Octavia |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4988 cc | 1089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 920 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 |
