1992 BMW 850 vs. 1987 Skoda L
To start off, 1992 BMW 850 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Skoda L. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Skoda L would be higher. At 5,500 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 850 (295 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 238 more horse power than 1987 Skoda L. (57 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 1987 Skoda L.
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 (447 Nm) has 357 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Skoda L. (90 Nm). This means 1992 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Skoda L.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 850 | 1987 Skoda L | |
| Make | BMW | Skoda |
| Model | 850 | L |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5500 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2410 mm |
