1953 Aston Martin DB2 vs. 1957 Skoda 440
To start off, 1957 Skoda 440 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Aston Martin DB2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Aston Martin DB2 would be higher. At 2,580 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Aston Martin DB2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Aston Martin DB2 (108 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1957 Skoda 440. (38 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Aston Martin DB2 should accelerate faster than 1957 Skoda 440. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Aston Martin DB2 weights approximately 219 kg more than 1957 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, 1953 Aston Martin DB2 (187 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Skoda 440. (74 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1953 Aston Martin DB2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Skoda 440.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Aston Martin DB2 | 1957 Skoda 440 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Skoda |
| Model | DB2 | 440 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2580 cc | 1089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1155 kg | 936 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 47 L |
