1993 BMW M5 vs. 1959 Skoda 440
To start off, 1993 BMW M5 is newer by 34 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 3,795 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 BMW M5 (336 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 298 more horse power than 1959 Skoda 440. (38 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1959 Skoda 440. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW M5 weights approximately 790 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, 1993 BMW M5 (400 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 326 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Skoda 440. (74 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1993 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Skoda 440.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 BMW M5 | 1959 Skoda 440 | |
| Make | BMW | Skoda |
| Model | M5 | 440 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3795 cc | 1089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 336 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6900 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94.6 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 47 L |
