2009 BMW M3 vs. 1957 Skoda 440
To start off, 2009 BMW M3 is newer by 52 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 3,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW M3 (414 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 370 more horse power than 1957 Skoda 440. (44 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1957 Skoda 440. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW M3 weights approximately 455 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, 2009 BMW M3 (401 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 317 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Skoda 440. (84 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Skoda 440.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW M3 | 1957 Skoda 440 | |
| Make | BMW | Skoda |
| Model | M3 | 440 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3999 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 414 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 401 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.2 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2410 mm |
