1978 Austin Marina vs. 1987 Skoda Rapid R
To start off, 1987 Skoda Rapid R is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Austin Marina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Austin Marina would be higher. At 1,289 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Skoda Rapid R is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Skoda Rapid R (62 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1978 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Skoda Rapid R should accelerate faster than 1978 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Austin Marina weights approximately 32 kg more than 1987 Skoda Rapid R.
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, 1978 Austin Marina (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Skoda Rapid R. (99 Nm @ 2850 RPM). This means 1978 Austin Marina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Skoda Rapid R.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Austin Marina | 1987 Skoda Rapid R | |
Make | Austin | Skoda |
Model | Marina | Rapid R |
Year Released | 1978 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 99 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2850 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 75.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 72 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 882 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2410 mm |