1981 Porsche 944 vs. 1958 Skoda 440
To start off, 1981 Porsche 944 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Skoda 440. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Skoda 440 would be higher. At 2,479 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Porsche 944 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Porsche 944 (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1958 Skoda 440. (38 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 1958 Skoda 440. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Porsche 944 weights approximately 410 kg more than 1958 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, 1981 Porsche 944 (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Skoda 440. (74 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1981 Porsche 944 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Skoda 440.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Porsche 944 | 1958 Skoda 440 | |
Make | Porsche | Skoda |
Model | 944 | 440 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2479 cc | 1088 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 145 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 195 Nm | 74 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1345 kg | 935 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2410 mm |