2006 Lotus Elise vs. 1959 Skoda 440
To start off, 2006 Lotus Elise 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 1,803 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Lotus Elise is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Lotus Elise (190 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1959 Skoda 440. (38 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1959 Skoda 440. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Skoda 440 weights approximately 39 kg more than 2006 Lotus Elise.
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 Lotus Elise (187 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Skoda 440. (74 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Skoda 440.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Lotus Elise | 1959 Skoda 440 | |
| Make | Lotus | Skoda |
| Model | Elise | 440 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1803 cc | 1089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 896 kg | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 47 L |
