2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1959 Skoda 440
To start off, 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 47 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 4,310 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (380 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 342 more horse power than 1959 Skoda 440. (38 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1959 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, 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (410 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 336 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Skoda 440. (74 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Skoda 440.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1959 Skoda 440 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Skoda |
| Model | V8 Vantage | 440 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4310 cc | 1089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 47 L |
