2001 BMW 745 vs. 1969 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 2001 BMW 745 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Skoda Octavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Skoda Octavia would be higher. At 4,396 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 BMW 745 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW 745 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 284 more horse power than 1969 Skoda Octavia. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 1969 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW 745 weights approximately 975 kg more than 1969 Skoda Octavia. 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, 2001 BMW 745 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 368 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Skoda Octavia. (82 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2001 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 BMW 745 | 1969 Skoda Octavia | |
| Make | BMW | Skoda |
| Model | 745 | Octavia |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4396 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2400 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 30 L |
