1956 Skoda 440 vs. 1964 Triumph Spitfire
To start off, 1964 Triumph Spitfire is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Skoda 440. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Skoda 440 would be higher. At 1,147 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Triumph Spitfire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Triumph Spitfire (62 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1956 Skoda 440. (38 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Triumph Spitfire should accelerate faster than 1956 Skoda 440. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Skoda 440 weights approximately 230 kg more than 1964 Triumph Spitfire.
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, 1964 Triumph Spitfire (91 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Skoda 440. (74 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1964 Triumph Spitfire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Skoda 440.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Skoda 440 | 1964 Triumph Spitfire | |
| Make | Skoda | Triumph |
| Model | 440 | Spitfire |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 1147 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 74 Nm | 91 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 935 kg | 705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 40 L |
