2004 BMW 318 vs. 1960 Skoda Felicia
To start off, 2004 BMW 318 is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Skoda Felicia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Skoda Felicia would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 318 (113 HP) has 64 more horse power than 1960 Skoda Felicia. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1960 Skoda Felicia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 318 weights approximately 665 kg more than 1960 Skoda Felicia. 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, 2004 BMW 318 (280 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Skoda Felicia. (74 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2004 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Skoda Felicia.
Compare all specifications:
2004 BMW 318 | 1960 Skoda Felicia | |
Make | BMW | Skoda |
Model | 318 | Felicia |
Year Released | 2004 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1089 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 49 HP |
Torque | 280 Nm | 74 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 7.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2400 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 47 L |