1973 BMW 3 vs. 1959 Skoda 440
To start off, 1973 BMW 3 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Skoda 440. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Skoda 440 would be higher. At 3,153 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 BMW 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 BMW 3 (203 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1959 Skoda 440. (44 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 BMW 3 should accelerate faster than 1959 Skoda 440. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 BMW 3 weights approximately 340 kg more than 1959 Skoda 440. 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, 1973 BMW 3 (287 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Skoda 440. (84 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1973 BMW 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Skoda 440.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 BMW 3 | 1959 Skoda 440 | |
| Make | BMW | Skoda |
| Model | 3 | 440 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3153 cc | 1174 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 203 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2410 mm |
