1958 Rover P4 vs. 1959 Skoda 440
To start off, 1959 Skoda 440 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Rover P4 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Rover P4 (51 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1959 Skoda 440. (38 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Rover P4 should accelerate faster than 1959 Skoda 440. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Rover P4 weights approximately 445 kg more than 1959 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, 1958 Rover P4 (138 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Skoda 440. (74 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1958 Rover P4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Skoda 440.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Rover P4 | 1959 Skoda 440 | |
Make | Rover | Skoda |
Model | P4 | 440 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1089 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 138 Nm | 74 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 935 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2410 mm |