1957 Skoda 440 vs. 1987 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1987 Toyota Corolla is newer by 30 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 1,452 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Toyota Corolla (83 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1957 Skoda 440. (44 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1957 Skoda 440. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Skoda 440 weights approximately 75 kg more than 1987 Toyota Corolla.
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, 1987 Toyota Corolla (118 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Skoda 440. (84 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1987 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Skoda 440.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Skoda 440 | 1987 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Skoda | Toyota |
| Model | 440 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1452 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 77.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2410 mm |
