1960 Abarth 750 vs. 1957 Skoda 440
To start off, 1960 Abarth 750 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Skoda 440. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Skoda 440 would be higher. At 1,089 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Skoda 440 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Abarth 750 (43 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1957 Skoda 440. (38 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Abarth 750 should accelerate faster than 1957 Skoda 440. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Skoda 440 weights approximately 346 kg more than 1960 Abarth 750.
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, 1957 Skoda 440 (74 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 750. (57 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1957 Skoda 440 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Abarth 750 | 1957 Skoda 440 | |
Make | Abarth | Skoda |
Model | 750 | 440 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 1089 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 74 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 590 kg | 936 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 47 L |