1961 Abarth 700 vs. 1959 Skoda 440
To start off, 1961 Abarth 700 is newer by 2 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 1,089 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Skoda 440 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Abarth 700 (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1959 Skoda 440. (38 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Abarth 700 should accelerate faster than 1959 Skoda 440. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Skoda 440 weights approximately 365 kg more than 1961 Abarth 700.
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 Skoda 440 (74 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Abarth 700. (69 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 1959 Skoda 440 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Abarth 700.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Abarth 700 | 1959 Skoda 440 | |
Make | Abarth | Skoda |
Model | 700 | 440 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 696 cc | 1089 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 74 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 935 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 47 L |