1994 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit vs. 1958 Skoda 440
To start off, 1994 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Skoda 440. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Skoda 440 would be higher. At 6,749 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit (208 HP @ 3900 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1958 Skoda 440. (38 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit should accelerate faster than 1958 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, 1994 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit (402 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 328 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Skoda 440. (74 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1994 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Skoda 440.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit | 1958 Skoda 440 | |
| Make | Rolls-Royce | Skoda |
| Model | Silver Spirit | 440 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6749 cc | 1088 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3900 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 402 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1440 mm |
