2002 AC Aceca vs. 1957 Skoda 440
To start off, 2002 AC Aceca is newer by 45 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 AC Aceca (302 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 264 more horse power than 1957 Skoda 440. (38 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1957 Skoda 440. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 AC Aceca weights approximately 574 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, 2002 AC Aceca (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 333 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Skoda 440. (74 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2002 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Skoda 440.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 AC Aceca | 1957 Skoda 440 | |
| Make | AC | Skoda |
| Model | Aceca | 440 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 1089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 936 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 47 L |
