2009 BMW 135 vs. 1974 Skoda S 110 R
To start off, 2009 BMW 135 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Skoda S 110 R. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Skoda S 110 R would be higher. At 2,978 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 135 (302 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 251 more horse power than 1974 Skoda S 110 R. (51 HP @ 4650 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 135 should accelerate faster than 1974 Skoda S 110 R. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 135 weights approximately 685 kg more than 1974 Skoda S 110 R. 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, 2009 BMW 135 (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 312 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Skoda S 110 R. (88 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Skoda S 110 R. 2009 BMW 135 has automatic transmission and 1974 Skoda S 110 R has manual transmission. 1974 Skoda S 110 R will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 135 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 BMW 135 | 1974 Skoda S 110 R | |
Make | BMW | Skoda |
Model | 135 | S 110 R |
Year Released | 2009 | 1974 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2978 cc | 1107 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 302 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4650 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 68 mm |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.7 seconds | 19.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 31 L |