1958 Skoda 440 vs. 1994 Toyota Venture
To start off, 1994 Toyota Venture is newer by 36 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 2,237 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Toyota Venture is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Toyota Venture (101 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1958 Skoda 440. (38 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Toyota Venture should accelerate faster than 1958 Skoda 440. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Toyota Venture weights approximately 405 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.
Because 1958 Skoda 440 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1958 Skoda 440. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Toyota Venture, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1994 Toyota Venture (183 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Skoda 440. (74 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1994 Toyota Venture will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Skoda 440.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Skoda 440 | 1994 Toyota Venture | |
| Make | Skoda | Toyota |
| Model | 440 | Venture |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1088 cc | 2237 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 74 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 935 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2510 mm |
