1976 Fiat 130 vs. 1987 Skoda Rapid R
To start off, 1987 Skoda Rapid R is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 3,238 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Fiat 130 (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1987 Skoda Rapid R. (62 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1987 Skoda Rapid R. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Fiat 130 weights approximately 752 kg more than 1987 Skoda Rapid R. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1976 Fiat 130 (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Skoda Rapid R. (99 Nm @ 2850 RPM). This means 1976 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Skoda Rapid R.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Fiat 130 | 1987 Skoda Rapid R | |
| Make | Fiat | Skoda |
| Model | 130 | Rapid R |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3238 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 99 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2850 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 75.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 72 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1602 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 47 L |
