1978 Porsche 924 vs. 1989 Skoda Rapid R
To start off, 1989 Skoda Rapid R is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Porsche 924. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Porsche 924 would be higher. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Porsche 924 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Porsche 924 (124 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1989 Skoda Rapid R. (62 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Porsche 924 should accelerate faster than 1989 Skoda Rapid R. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Porsche 924 weights approximately 330 kg more than 1989 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, 1978 Porsche 924 (164 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Skoda Rapid R. (99 Nm @ 2850 RPM). This means 1978 Porsche 924 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Skoda Rapid R.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Porsche 924 | 1989 Skoda Rapid R | |
Make | Porsche | Skoda |
Model | 924 | Rapid R |
Year Released | 1978 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1984 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 164 Nm | 99 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2850 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.5 mm | 75.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.4 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 | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 47 L |