1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1983 Skoda Rapid R
To start off, 1983 Skoda Rapid R is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 1,568 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia (168 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1983 Skoda Rapid R. (62 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1983 Skoda Rapid R. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Skoda Rapid R weights approximately 220 kg more than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
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, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia (220 Nm) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Skoda Rapid R. (99 Nm). This means 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Skoda Rapid R.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1983 Skoda Rapid R | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Skoda |
| Model | Giulia | Rapid R |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1568 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 99 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 75.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.4:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 47 L |
