1958 Skoda 440 vs. 1969 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1969 Toyota Publica is newer by 11 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 1,088 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Skoda 440 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 38 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Skoda 440 weights approximately 257 kg more than 1969 Toyota Publica.
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 Skoda 440 (74 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Toyota Publica. (62 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1958 Skoda 440 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Skoda 440 | 1969 Toyota Publica | |
Make | Skoda | Toyota |
Model | 440 | Publica |
Year Released | 1958 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1088 cc | 790 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 74 Nm | 62 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 935 kg | 678 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 3680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2170 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 70 L |