1968 Mazda 1000 vs. 1957 Skoda 440
To start off, 1968 Mazda 1000 is newer by 11 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 1,089 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Skoda 440 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mazda 1000 (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1957 Skoda 440. (38 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mazda 1000 should accelerate faster than 1957 Skoda 440. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Skoda 440 weights approximately 226 kg more than 1968 Mazda 1000.
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, 1968 Mazda 1000 (77 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Skoda 440. (74 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1968 Mazda 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Skoda 440.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Mazda 1000 | 1957 Skoda 440 | |
Make | Mazda | Skoda |
Model | 1000 | 440 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 987 cc | 1089 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 77 Nm | 74 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 936 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 47 L |