1976 Buick Estate vs. 1981 Skoda Rapid R
To start off, 1981 Skoda Rapid R is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Buick Estate would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Buick Estate (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1981 Skoda Rapid R. (62 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1981 Skoda Rapid R. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Estate weights approximately 1032 kg more than 1981 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, 1976 Buick Estate (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 281 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Skoda Rapid R. (99 Nm @ 2850 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Skoda Rapid R. 1976 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 1981 Skoda Rapid R has manual transmission. 1981 Skoda Rapid R will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Buick Estate | 1981 Skoda Rapid R | |
| Make | Buick | Skoda |
| Model | Estate | Rapid R |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 99 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2850 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 72 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1884 kg | 852 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2410 mm |
