2007 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1957 Skoda 440
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Discovery 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 2,720 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover Discovery (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1957 Skoda 440. (38 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1957 Skoda 440. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1772 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.
Because 2007 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1957 Skoda 440. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Discovery will offer significantly more control. 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 Land Rover Discovery (441 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 367 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Skoda 440. (74 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Skoda 440.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Land Rover Discovery | 1957 Skoda 440 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Skoda |
| Model | Discovery | 440 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2720 cc | 1089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 936 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 47 L |
