1999 BMW 845 vs. 1978 Skoda L
To start off, 1999 BMW 845 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Skoda L. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Skoda L would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 BMW 845 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW 845 (282 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 238 more horse power than 1978 Skoda L. (44 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW 845 should accelerate faster than 1978 Skoda L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW 845 weights approximately 925 kg more than 1978 Skoda L. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 BMW 845 (420 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 346 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Skoda L. (74 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 BMW 845 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Skoda L.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 BMW 845 | 1978 Skoda L | |
| Make | BMW | Skoda |
| Model | 845 | L |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1046 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 68.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 72 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2410 mm |
