1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1957 Skoda 440
To start off, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 21 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 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (549 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 505 more horse power than 1957 Skoda 440. (44 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1957 Skoda 440. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 1060 kg more than 1957 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, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 661 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Skoda 440. (84 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Skoda 440.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1957 Skoda 440 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Skoda |
Model | V8 Vantage | 440 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 549 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 745 Nm | 84 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2410 mm |