2005 Audi A4 vs. 1957 Skoda 440
To start off, 2005 Audi A4 is newer by 48 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 2,976 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Audi A4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Audi A4 (217 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1957 Skoda 440. (44 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 1957 Skoda 440. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Audi A4 weights approximately 768 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Audi A4 (300 Nm) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Skoda 440. (84 Nm). This means 2005 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Skoda 440.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi A4 | 1957 Skoda 440 | |
| Make | Audi | Skoda |
| Model | A4 | 440 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2976 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Vehicle Weight | 1698 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2410 mm |
