2007 Cadillac CTS vs. 1957 Skoda 440
To start off, 2007 Cadillac CTS is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Skoda 440. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Skoda 440 would be higher. At 3,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Cadillac CTS (253 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 209 more horse power than 1957 Skoda 440. (44 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 1957 Skoda 440. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 776 kg more than 1957 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 Cadillac CTS (343 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Skoda 440. (84 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Skoda 440.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Cadillac CTS | 1957 Skoda 440 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Skoda |
| Model | CTS | 440 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3564 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 253 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1706 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2410 mm |
