1990 Buick LeSabre vs. 1957 Skoda 440
To start off, 1990 Buick LeSabre is newer by 33 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 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Buick LeSabre (115 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1957 Skoda 440. (44 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1957 Skoda 440. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 726 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, 1990 Buick LeSabre (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Skoda 440. (84 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1990 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Skoda 440.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Buick LeSabre | 1957 Skoda 440 | |
| Make | Buick | Skoda |
| Model | LeSabre | 440 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 257 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2410 mm |
