1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 1990 Skoda Rapid R
To start off, 1990 Skoda Rapid R is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (124 HP) has 62 more horse power than 1990 Skoda Rapid R. (62 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight should accelerate faster than 1990 Skoda Rapid R. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 1050 kg more than 1990 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, 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (305 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Skoda Rapid R. (99 Nm @ 2850 RPM). This means 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Skoda Rapid R. 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 1990 Skoda Rapid R has manual transmission. 1990 Skoda Rapid R will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 1990 Skoda Rapid R | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Skoda |
| Model | Ninety-Eight | Rapid R |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 62 HP |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 99 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2850 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103.1 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 72 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2410 mm |
