1953 Skoda 1200 vs. 1987 Skoda Rapid R
To start off, 1987 Skoda Rapid R is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Skoda 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Skoda 1200 would be higher. At 1,289 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Skoda Rapid R is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Skoda Rapid R (62 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1953 Skoda 1200. (35 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Skoda Rapid R should accelerate faster than 1953 Skoda 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Skoda 1200 weights approximately 160 kg more than 1987 Skoda Rapid R.
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, 1987 Skoda Rapid R (99 Nm @ 2850 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Skoda 1200. (74 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1987 Skoda Rapid R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Skoda 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Skoda 1200 | 1987 Skoda Rapid R | |
| Make | Skoda | Skoda |
| Model | 1200 | Rapid R |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1221 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 74 Nm | 99 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2850 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2410 mm |
