1994 BMW 840 vs. 1961 Skoda 1200
To start off, 1994 BMW 840 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Skoda 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Skoda 1200 would be higher. At 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 BMW 840 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 BMW 840 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 238 more horse power than 1961 Skoda 1200. (44 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW 840 should accelerate faster than 1961 Skoda 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW 840 weights approximately 730 kg more than 1961 Skoda 1200. 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, 1994 BMW 840 (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 316 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Skoda 1200. (84 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1994 BMW 840 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Skoda 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 BMW 840 | 1961 Skoda 1200 | |
| Make | BMW | Skoda |
| Model | 840 | 1200 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 1219 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 30 L |
