2005 BMW 530 vs. 1973 Skoda 1202
To start off, 2005 BMW 530 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Skoda 1202. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Skoda 1202 would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 530 (184 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1973 Skoda 1202. (45 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1973 Skoda 1202. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 530 weights approximately 485 kg more than 1973 Skoda 1202. 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, 2005 BMW 530 (390 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 305 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Skoda 1202. (85 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Skoda 1202.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 530 | 1973 Skoda 1202 | |
| Make | BMW | Skoda |
| Model | 530 | 1202 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 184 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 75 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2690 mm |
