1977 Alpine A 110 vs. 1989 Skoda Rapid R
To start off, 1989 Skoda Rapid R is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Alpine A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Alpine A 110 would be higher. At 1,647 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Alpine A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Alpine A 110 (95 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1989 Skoda Rapid R. (62 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1989 Skoda Rapid R. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Skoda Rapid R weights approximately 120 kg more than 1977 Alpine A 110.
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, 1977 Alpine A 110 (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Skoda Rapid R. (99 Nm @ 2850 RPM). This means 1977 Alpine A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Skoda Rapid R.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Alpine A 110 | 1989 Skoda Rapid R | |
Make | Alpine | Skoda |
Model | A 110 | Rapid R |
Year Released | 1977 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 1647 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 99 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2850 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 75.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 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 | 730 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 47 L |