1957 Skoda 440 vs. 1979 Triumph Spitfire
To start off, 1979 Triumph Spitfire is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Skoda 440. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Skoda 440 would be higher. At 1,493 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Triumph Spitfire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Triumph Spitfire (71 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1957 Skoda 440. (38 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Triumph Spitfire should accelerate faster than 1957 Skoda 440. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Skoda 440 weights approximately 121 kg more than 1979 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, 1979 Triumph Spitfire (111 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Skoda 440. (74 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1979 Triumph Spitfire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Skoda 440.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Skoda 440 | 1979 Triumph Spitfire | |
| Make | Skoda | Triumph |
| Model | 440 | Spitfire |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 1493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 74 Nm | 111 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 73.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 936 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 3740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 33 L |
