1996 BMW 735 vs. 1992 Skoda L
To start off, 1996 BMW 735 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Skoda L. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Skoda L would be higher. At 3,498 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 735 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 735 (232 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 1992 Skoda L. (57 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 735 should accelerate faster than 1992 Skoda L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 735 weights approximately 935 kg more than 1992 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 735 (321 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Skoda L. (90 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 735 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Skoda L.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 735 | 1992 Skoda L | |
| Make | BMW | Skoda |
| Model | 735 | L |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 321 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 72 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2410 mm |
