1980 Buick Electra vs. 1957 Skoda 440
To start off, 1980 Buick Electra is newer by 23 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 5,032 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Buick Electra (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1957 Skoda 440. (44 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1957 Skoda 440. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Electra 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, 1980 Buick Electra (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Skoda 440. (84 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1980 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Skoda 440.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Buick Electra | 1957 Skoda 440 | |
Make | Buick | Skoda |
Model | Electra | 440 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5032 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 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 | 5650 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2410 mm |