1996 BMW 523 vs. 1990 Skoda L
To start off, 1996 BMW 523 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Skoda L. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Skoda L would be higher. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 BMW 523 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 523 (170 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1990 Skoda L. (57 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 523 should accelerate faster than 1990 Skoda L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 523 weights approximately 660 kg more than 1990 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, 1996 BMW 523 (245 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Skoda L. (90 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 523 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Skoda L.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 523 | 1990 Skoda L | |
| Make | BMW | Skoda |
| Model | 523 | L |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 72 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2410 mm |
