2007 BMW 328 vs. 2001 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 2007 BMW 328 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Skoda Octavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Skoda Octavia would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 328 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 328 (231 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 2001 Skoda Octavia. (113 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 328 should accelerate faster than 2001 Skoda Octavia.
Let's talk about torque, 2001 Skoda Octavia (310 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 328. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2001 Skoda Octavia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 328.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 328 | 2001 Skoda Octavia | |
| Make | BMW | Skoda |
| Model | 328 | Octavia |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 231 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 55 L |
