2006 BMW 530 vs. 1963 Skoda Felicia
To start off, 2006 BMW 530 is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Skoda Felicia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Skoda Felicia would be higher. At 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 530 (255 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 1963 Skoda Felicia. (49 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1963 Skoda Felicia.
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, 2006 BMW 530 (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Skoda Felicia. (74 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Skoda Felicia.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 530 | 1963 Skoda Felicia | |
Make | BMW | Skoda |
Model | 530 | Felicia |
Year Released | 2006 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2999 cc | 1089 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 74 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 7.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2400 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 30 L |