2009 BMW M5 vs. 1969 Skoda 1202
To start off, 2009 BMW M5 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Skoda 1202. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Skoda 1202 would be higher. At 4,999 cc (10 cylinders), 2009 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW M5 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 456 more horse power than 1969 Skoda 1202. (44 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1969 Skoda 1202. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW M5 weights approximately 850 kg more than 1969 Skoda 1202. 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 M5 (520 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 435 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Skoda 1202. (85 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Skoda 1202.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW M5 | 1969 Skoda 1202 | |
| Make | BMW | Skoda |
| Model | M5 | 1202 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4999 cc | 1174 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 520 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 30 L |
