1992 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1959 Skoda 440
To start off, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 33 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 625 kg more than 1959 Skoda 440.
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, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette (949 Nm) has 865 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Skoda 440. (84 Nm). This means 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Skoda 440.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Chevrolet Corvette | 1959 Skoda 440 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Skoda |
Model | Corvette | 440 |
Year Released | 1992 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 44 HP |
Torque | 949 Nm | 84 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 7.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2410 mm |