1967 Porsche 904 vs. 1956 Skoda 440
To start off, 1967 Porsche 904 is newer by 11 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 1,965 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Porsche 904 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Porsche 904 (177 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1956 Skoda 440. (38 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Porsche 904 should accelerate faster than 1956 Skoda 440. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Skoda 440 weights approximately 236 kg more than 1967 Porsche 904.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Porsche 904 | 1956 Skoda 440 | |
| Make | Porsche | Skoda |
| Model | 904 | 440 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1965 cc | 1089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 699 kg | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1080 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 47 L |
