1983 BMW 320 vs. 1983 Skoda L
To start off, both 1983 BMW 320 and 1983 Skoda L were released in the same year (1983). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 BMW 320 (120 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1983 Skoda L. (44 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1983 Skoda L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 BMW 320 weights approximately 225 kg more than 1983 Skoda L. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1983 BMW 320 (171 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Skoda L. (74 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1983 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Skoda L.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 BMW 320 | 1983 Skoda L | |
| Make | BMW | Skoda |
| Model | 320 | L |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1046 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 171 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 38 L |
