2000 BMW 330 vs. 1986 Skoda L
To start off, 2000 BMW 330 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Skoda L. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Skoda L would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 BMW 330 (215 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1986 Skoda L. (57 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1986 Skoda L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 BMW 330 weights approximately 800 kg more than 1986 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, 2000 BMW 330 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Skoda L. (90 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2000 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Skoda L.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 BMW 330 | 1986 Skoda L | |
| Make | BMW | Skoda |
| Model | 330 | L |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 72.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1685 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2410 mm |
