2003 Cadillac CTS-V vs. 1958 Skoda 440
To start off, 2003 Cadillac CTS-V is newer by 45 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 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Cadillac CTS-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Cadillac CTS-V (400 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 362 more horse power than 1958 Skoda 440. (38 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Cadillac CTS-V should accelerate faster than 1958 Skoda 440. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Cadillac CTS-V weights approximately 810 kg more than 1958 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, 2003 Cadillac CTS-V (529 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 455 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Skoda 440. (74 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2003 Cadillac CTS-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Skoda 440.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Cadillac CTS-V | 1958 Skoda 440 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Skoda |
| Model | CTS-V | 440 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5666 cc | 1088 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 529 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.1 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 75 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 47 L |
