1984 BMW 318 vs. 1957 Skoda 440
To start off, 1984 BMW 318 is newer by 27 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 1,766 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 BMW 318 (103 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1957 Skoda 440. (44 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1957 Skoda 440. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 BMW 318 weights approximately 70 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, 1984 BMW 318 (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Skoda 440. (84 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1984 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Skoda 440.
Compare all specifications:
1984 BMW 318 | 1957 Skoda 440 | |
Make | BMW | Skoda |
Model | 318 | 440 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1766 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 103 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 84 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 7.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2410 mm |