2006 BMW 550 vs. 1958 Skoda 440
To start off, 2006 BMW 550 is newer by 48 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 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 550 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 322 more horse power than 1958 Skoda 440. (38 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 1958 Skoda 440. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 550 weights approximately 790 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, 2006 BMW 550 (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 414 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Skoda 440. (74 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Skoda 440.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 550 | 1958 Skoda 440 | |
| Make | BMW | Skoda |
| Model | 550 | 440 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 1088 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 47 L |
