2007 BMW 525 vs. 1986 Skoda L
To start off, 2007 BMW 525 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Skoda L. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Skoda L would be higher. At 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1986 Skoda L. (57 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1986 Skoda L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 525 weights approximately 590 kg more than 1986 Skoda L. 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, 2007 BMW 525 (250 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Skoda L. (90 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Skoda L.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 525 | 1986 Skoda L | |
| Make | BMW | Skoda |
| Model | 525 | L |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 72.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2410 mm |
