2007 BMW 530 vs. 1985 Skoda L
To start off, 2007 BMW 530 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Skoda L. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Skoda L would be higher. At 2,991 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 530 (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1985 Skoda L. (62 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1985 Skoda L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 530 weights approximately 870 kg more than 1985 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 530 (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 397 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Skoda L. (103 Nm @ 2850 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Skoda L.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 530 | 1985 Skoda L | |
| Make | BMW | Skoda |
| Model | 530 | L |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2991 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2850 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 75.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2410 mm |
