1967 Opel Rekord vs. 1983 Skoda Rapid R
To start off, 1983 Skoda Rapid R is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 2,239 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Opel Rekord (94 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1983 Skoda Rapid R. (62 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Opel Rekord should accelerate faster than 1983 Skoda Rapid R. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Opel Rekord weights approximately 245 kg more than 1983 Skoda Rapid R. 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, 1967 Opel Rekord (160 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Skoda Rapid R. (99 Nm @ 2850 RPM). This means 1967 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Skoda Rapid R.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Opel Rekord | 1983 Skoda Rapid R | |
| Make | Opel | Skoda |
| Model | Rekord | Rapid R |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2239 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 99 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2850 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 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 | 1095 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 47 L |
