1956 Skoda 440 vs. 1970 Triumph GT6
To start off, 1970 Triumph GT6 is newer by 14 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 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Triumph GT6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Triumph GT6 (104 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1956 Skoda 440. (38 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Triumph GT6 should accelerate faster than 1956 Skoda 440. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Skoda 440 weights approximately 75 kg more than 1970 Triumph GT6.
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, 1970 Triumph GT6 (159 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Skoda 440. (74 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1970 Triumph GT6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Skoda 440.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Skoda 440 | 1970 Triumph GT6 | |
Make | Skoda | Triumph |
Model | 440 | GT6 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1089 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 74 Nm | 159 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 935 kg | 860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 3740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2110 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 63 L |