1959 Skoda 440 vs. 1964 Volvo P 1800
To start off, 1964 Volvo P 1800 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Skoda 440. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Skoda 440 would be higher. At 1,778 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Volvo P 1800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Volvo P 1800 (97 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1959 Skoda 440. (44 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Volvo P 1800 should accelerate faster than 1959 Skoda 440. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Volvo P 1800 weights approximately 160 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, 1964 Volvo P 1800 (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Skoda 440. (84 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1964 Volvo P 1800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Skoda 440.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Skoda 440 | 1964 Volvo P 1800 | |
Make | Skoda | Volvo |
Model | 440 | P 1800 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1174 cc | 1778 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 84 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2460 mm |