1951 Jaguar Type-C vs. 1956 Skoda 440
To start off, 1956 Skoda 440 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Jaguar Type-C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Jaguar Type-C would be higher. At 3,441 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Jaguar Type-C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Jaguar Type-C (217 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1956 Skoda 440. (38 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Jaguar Type-C should accelerate faster than 1956 Skoda 440. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Jaguar Type-C weights approximately 80 kg more than 1956 Skoda 440. 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, 1951 Jaguar Type-C (330 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 256 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Skoda 440. (74 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1951 Jaguar Type-C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Skoda 440.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Jaguar Type-C | 1956 Skoda 440 | |
Make | Jaguar | Skoda |
Model | Type-C | 440 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1956 |
Engine Size | 3441 cc | 1089 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 74 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 935 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2410 mm |