1957 Skoda 440 vs. 2010 Chevrolet Colorado
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 53 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 2,901 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Colorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Colorado (185 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1957 Skoda 440. (38 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 1957 Skoda 440. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Colorado weights approximately 325 kg more than 1957 Skoda 440. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 Chevrolet Colorado (258 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Skoda 440. (74 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Colorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Skoda 440.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Skoda 440 | 2010 Chevrolet Colorado | |
| Make | Skoda | Chevrolet |
| Model | 440 | Colorado |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 2901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 74 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 936 kg | 1261 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 72 L |
