1959 Skoda 440 vs. 2012 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 53 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Camaro (426 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 382 more horse power than 1959 Skoda 440. (44 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1959 Skoda 440. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 937 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, 2012 Chevrolet Camaro (569 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 485 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Skoda 440. (84 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Skoda 440.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Skoda 440 | 2012 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | Skoda | Chevrolet |
| Model | 440 | Camaro |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1174 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 426 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1867 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4836 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1918 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1389 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2852 mm |
