2008 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1959 Skoda 440
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 49 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 5,970 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Corvette (398 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 354 more horse power than 1959 Skoda 440. (44 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1959 Skoda 440. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 125 kg more than 1959 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, 2008 Chevrolet Corvette (546 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 462 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Skoda 440. (84 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Skoda 440.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Corvette | 1959 Skoda 440 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Skoda |
| Model | Corvette | 440 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5970 cc | 1174 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 398 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 546 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2410 mm |
