1982 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1959 Skoda 440
To start off, 1982 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Skoda 440. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Skoda 440 would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Chevrolet Corvette (200 HP) has 162 more horse power than 1959 Skoda 440. (38 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1959 Skoda 440. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 519 kg more than 1959 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, 1982 Chevrolet Corvette (385 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 311 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Skoda 440. (74 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1982 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Skoda 440.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Chevrolet Corvette | 1959 Skoda 440 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Skoda |
| Model | Corvette | 440 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 38 HP |
| Torque | 385 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 75 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1454 kg | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 91 L | 47 L |
