1995 BMW M5 vs. 1985 Skoda L
To start off, 1995 BMW M5 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Skoda L. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Skoda L would be higher. At 3,794 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW M5 (335 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 273 more horse power than 1985 Skoda L. (62 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1985 Skoda L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW M5 weights approximately 835 kg more than 1985 Skoda L. 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, 1995 BMW M5 (400 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 297 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Skoda L. (103 Nm @ 2850 RPM). This means 1995 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Skoda L.
Compare all specifications:
1995 BMW M5 | 1985 Skoda L | |
Make | BMW | Skoda |
Model | M5 | L |
Year Released | 1995 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3794 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 6900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 103 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2850 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94.6 mm | 75.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2410 mm |