1979 De Tomaso Deauville vs. 1957 Skoda 440
To start off, 1979 De Tomaso Deauville is newer by 22 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 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 De Tomaso Deauville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 De Tomaso Deauville (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 252 more horse power than 1957 Skoda 440. (44 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 De Tomaso Deauville should accelerate faster than 1957 Skoda 440. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 De Tomaso Deauville weights approximately 1010 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, 1979 De Tomaso Deauville (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 366 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Skoda 440. (84 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1979 De Tomaso Deauville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Skoda 440.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 De Tomaso Deauville | 1957 Skoda 440 | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Skoda |
| Model | Deauville | 440 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5763 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2410 mm |
