1965 Abarth 750 vs. 1958 Skoda 440
To start off, 1965 Abarth 750 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Skoda 440. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Skoda 440 would be higher. At 1,088 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Skoda 440 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Abarth 750 (43 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1958 Skoda 440. (38 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Abarth 750 should accelerate faster than 1958 Skoda 440. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Skoda 440 weights approximately 400 kg more than 1965 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, 1958 Skoda 440 (74 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Abarth 750. (58 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1958 Skoda 440 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Abarth 750 | 1958 Skoda 440 | |
Make | Abarth | Skoda |
Model | 750 | 440 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 1088 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 58 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 | 535 kg | 935 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 47 L |