1977 Seat 133 vs. 1957 Skoda 440
To start off, 1977 Seat 133 is newer by 20 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 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Skoda 440 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Skoda 440 (44 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1977 Seat 133. (34 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Skoda 440 should accelerate faster than 1977 Seat 133. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Skoda 440 weights approximately 234 kg more than 1977 Seat 133. 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, 1957 Skoda 440 (84 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Seat 133. (54 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1957 Skoda 440 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Seat 133.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Seat 133 | 1957 Skoda 440 | |
Make | Seat | Skoda |
Model | 133 | 440 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 843 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 34 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 84 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 696 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3460 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2410 mm |