1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight vs. 1959 Skoda 440
To start off, 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is newer by 17 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 4,293 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (108 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1959 Skoda 440. (38 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight should accelerate faster than 1959 Skoda 440. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight weights approximately 765 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, 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (279 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Skoda 440. (74 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Skoda 440. 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight has automatic transmission and 1959 Skoda 440 has manual transmission. 1959 Skoda 440 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight | 1959 Skoda 440 | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Skoda |
Model | Eighty-Eight | 440 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4293 cc | 1089 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 279 Nm | 74 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 935 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2410 mm |