1995 BMW Dinan vs. 1971 Skoda Octavia

To start off, 1995 BMW Dinan is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Skoda Octavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Skoda Octavia would be higher. At 5,598 cc (12 cylinders), 1995 BMW Dinan is equipped with a bigger engine.

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, 1995 BMW Dinan (976 Nm) has 892 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Skoda Octavia. (84 Nm). This means 1995 BMW Dinan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Skoda Octavia.

Compare all specifications:

1995 BMW Dinan 1971 Skoda Octavia
Make BMW Skoda
Model Dinan Octavia
Year Released 1995 1971
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5598 cc 1220 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 0 HP 47 HP
Engine RPM 4800 RPM 4500 RPM
Torque 976 Nm 84 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Length 4790 mm 4070 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 1610 mm
Vehicle Height 1350 mm 1440 mm
Wheelbase Size 2770 mm 2400 mm


 

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