1995 Mazda RX-01 vs. 1959 Skoda 440
To start off, 1995 Mazda RX-01 is newer by 36 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 2,614 cc, 1995 Mazda RX-01 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Mazda RX-01 (220 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 1959 Skoda 440. (44 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Mazda RX-01 should accelerate faster than 1959 Skoda 440. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Mazda RX-01 weights approximately 170 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, 1995 Mazda RX-01 (216 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Skoda 440. (84 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1995 Mazda RX-01 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Skoda 440.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Mazda RX-01 | 1959 Skoda 440 | |
Make | Mazda | Skoda |
Model | RX-01 | 440 |
Year Released | 1995 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2614 cc | 1174 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 84 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2410 mm |