2009 BMW 520 vs. 1973 Skoda 110 L
To start off, 2009 BMW 520 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Skoda 110 L. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Skoda 110 L would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 520 (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1973 Skoda 110 L. (43 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1973 Skoda 110 L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 520 weights approximately 780 kg more than 1973 Skoda 110 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, 2009 BMW 520 (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 281 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Skoda 110 L. (69 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Skoda 110 L.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 520 | 1973 Skoda 110 L | |
Make | BMW | Skoda |
Model | 520 | 110 L |
Year Released | 2009 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 43 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 350 Nm | 69 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 31 L |