1956 Abarth 750 vs. 1956 Skoda 440
To start off, both 1956 Abarth 750 and 1956 Skoda 440 were released in the same year (1956). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,089 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Skoda 440 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Abarth 750 (43 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1956 Skoda 440. (38 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Abarth 750 should accelerate faster than 1956 Skoda 440. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Skoda 440 weights approximately 400 kg more than 1956 Abarth 750.
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, 1956 Skoda 440 (74 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Abarth 750. (49 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1956 Skoda 440 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Abarth 750 | 1956 Skoda 440 | |
| Make | Abarth | Skoda |
| Model | 750 | 440 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 1089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 47 L |
