1959 Alvis TD vs. 1959 Skoda 440
To start off, both 1959 Alvis TD and 1959 Skoda 440 were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Alvis TD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Alvis TD (117 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1959 Skoda 440. (38 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Alvis TD should accelerate faster than 1959 Skoda 440. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Alvis TD weights approximately 490 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, 1959 Alvis TD (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Skoda 440. (74 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1959 Alvis TD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Skoda 440.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Alvis TD | 1959 Skoda 440 | |
Make | Alvis | Skoda |
Model | TD | 440 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1089 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 117 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 74 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 935 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 47 L |