1968 Morris Minor vs. 1956 Skoda 440
To start off, 1968 Morris Minor is newer by 12 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 1,098 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Morris Minor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Morris Minor (47 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1956 Skoda 440. (38 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Morris Minor should accelerate faster than 1956 Skoda 440. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Skoda 440 weights approximately 135 kg more than 1968 Morris Minor.
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 Morris Minor (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Skoda 440. (74 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1968 Morris Minor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Skoda 440.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Morris Minor | 1956 Skoda 440 | |
Make | Morris | Skoda |
Model | Minor | 440 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1089 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 81 Nm | 74 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 935 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 47 L |