2006 Cadillac CTS vs. 1958 Skoda 440
To start off, 2006 Cadillac CTS 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 5,965 cc, 2006 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Cadillac CTS (400 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 362 more horse power than 1958 Skoda 440. (38 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 1958 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 Cadillac CTS (536 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 462 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Skoda 440. (74 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Skoda 440.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Cadillac CTS | 1958 Skoda 440 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Skoda |
| Model | CTS | 440 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 1088 cc |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 536 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| 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 | 64 L | 47 L |
