1964 Fiat 500 vs. 1956 Skoda 440
To start off, 1964 Fiat 500 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Skoda 440. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Skoda 440 would be higher. At 1,089 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Skoda 440 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Skoda 440 (38 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1964 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Skoda 440 should accelerate faster than 1964 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Skoda 440 weights approximately 389 kg more than 1964 Fiat 500. 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, 1956 Skoda 440 (74 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1956 Skoda 440 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Fiat 500 | 1956 Skoda 440 | |
Make | Fiat | Skoda |
Model | 500 | 440 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 499 cc | 1089 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 22 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 36 Nm | 74 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 546 kg | 935 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 47 L |