1964 Fiat Cabriolet vs. 1989 Skoda Rapid R
To start off, 1989 Skoda Rapid R is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Fiat Cabriolet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Fiat Cabriolet would be higher. At 1,289 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Skoda Rapid R is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 62 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Fiat Cabriolet weights approximately 40 kg more than 1989 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, 1989 Skoda Rapid R (99 Nm @ 2850 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Fiat Cabriolet. (94 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1989 Skoda Rapid R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Fiat Cabriolet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Fiat Cabriolet | 1989 Skoda Rapid R | |
| Make | Fiat | Skoda |
| Model | Cabriolet | Rapid R |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1989 |
| 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 | 62 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 99 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2850 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 47 L |
