2007 BMW 330 vs. 1956 Skoda 440
To start off, 2007 BMW 330 is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Skoda 440. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Skoda 440 would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 330 (228 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 1956 Skoda 440. (38 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1956 Skoda 440. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 330 weights approximately 665 kg more than 1956 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, 2007 BMW 330 (500 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 426 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Skoda 440. (74 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Skoda 440.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 330 | 1956 Skoda 440 | |
Make | BMW | Skoda |
Model | 330 | 440 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1089 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 74 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 935 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 47 L |