1959 Abarth 850 vs. 1984 Skoda Rapid R
To start off, 1984 Skoda Rapid R is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 850 would be higher. At 1,289 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Skoda Rapid R is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 850 (70 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1984 Skoda Rapid R. (62 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 850 should accelerate faster than 1984 Skoda Rapid R. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Skoda Rapid R weights approximately 280 kg more than 1959 Abarth 850.
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, 1984 Skoda Rapid R (99 Nm @ 2850 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 850. (80 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1984 Skoda Rapid R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 850.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 850 | 1984 Skoda Rapid R | |
Make | Abarth | Skoda |
Model | 850 | Rapid R |
Year Released | 1959 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 847 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 99 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2850 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 47 L |