1979 Peugeot 505 vs. 1956 Skoda 440
To start off, 1979 Peugeot 505 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Skoda 440. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Skoda 440 would be higher. At 2,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Peugeot 505 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Peugeot 505 (75 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1956 Skoda 440. (38 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Peugeot 505 should accelerate faster than 1956 Skoda 440. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 440 kg more than 1956 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 Peugeot 505 (148 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Skoda 440. (74 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1979 Peugeot 505 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Skoda 440.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Peugeot 505 | 1956 Skoda 440 | |
| Make | Peugeot | Skoda |
| Model | 505 | 440 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2498 cc | 1089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2410 mm |
