1958 Fiat 1100 vs. 1957 Skoda 440
To start off, 1958 Fiat 1100 is newer by 1 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 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Skoda 440 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Skoda 440 (44 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1958 Fiat 1100. (43 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Skoda 440 should accelerate faster than 1958 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Skoda 440 weights approximately 60 kg more than 1958 Fiat 1100. 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, 1957 Skoda 440 (84 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1957 Skoda 440 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Fiat 1100 | 1957 Skoda 440 | |
| Make | Fiat | Skoda |
| Model | 1100 | 440 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2410 mm |
