1961 Mercedes-Benz SE vs. 1957 Skoda 440
To start off, 1961 Mercedes-Benz SE is newer by 4 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 2,193 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Mercedes-Benz SE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Mercedes-Benz SE (118 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1957 Skoda 440. (38 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Mercedes-Benz SE should accelerate faster than 1957 Skoda 440. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Mercedes-Benz SE weights approximately 439 kg more than 1957 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, 1961 Mercedes-Benz SE (189 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Skoda 440. (74 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1961 Mercedes-Benz SE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Skoda 440.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Mercedes-Benz SE | 1957 Skoda 440 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Skoda |
| Model | SE | 440 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2193 cc | 1089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 189 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.8 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 936 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 47 L |
