1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight vs. 1957 Skoda 440
To start off, 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (133 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1957 Skoda 440. (44 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight should accelerate faster than 1957 Skoda 440. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight weights approximately 795 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 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Skoda 440. (84 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Skoda 440.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight | 1957 Skoda 440 | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Skoda |
| Model | Eighty-Eight | 440 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 930 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 |
