1958 Skoda 440 vs. 1968 Volvo 120
To start off, 1968 Volvo 120 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Skoda 440. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Skoda 440 would be higher. At 1,777 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Volvo 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Volvo 120 (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1958 Skoda 440. (38 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Volvo 120 should accelerate faster than 1958 Skoda 440. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Volvo 120 weights approximately 75 kg more than 1958 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, 1968 Volvo 120 (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Skoda 440. (74 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1968 Volvo 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Skoda 440.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Skoda 440 | 1968 Volvo 120 | |
Make | Skoda | Volvo |
Model | 440 | 120 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1088 cc | 1777 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 74 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 84.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 935 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 45 L |