2007 BMW Alpina vs. 1960 Skoda 1200
To start off, 2007 BMW Alpina is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Skoda 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Skoda 1200 would be higher. At 4,397 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW Alpina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW Alpina (500 HP) has 456 more horse power than 1960 Skoda 1200. (44 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW Alpina should accelerate faster than 1960 Skoda 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW Alpina weights approximately 965 kg more than 1960 Skoda 1200. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW Alpina (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 616 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Skoda 1200. (84 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW Alpina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Skoda 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW Alpina | 1960 Skoda 1200 | |
| Make | BMW | Skoda |
| Model | Alpina | 1200 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4397 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 44 HP |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 38 L |
