1979 Mercedes-Benz 380 vs. 1982 Skoda Rapid R
To start off, 1982 Skoda Rapid R is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Mercedes-Benz 380. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Mercedes-Benz 380 would be higher. At 3,818 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Mercedes-Benz 380 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 380 (215 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1982 Skoda Rapid R. (62 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 380 should accelerate faster than 1982 Skoda Rapid R. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 380 weights approximately 746 kg more than 1982 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, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 380 (305 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Skoda Rapid R. (99 Nm @ 2850 RPM). This means 1979 Mercedes-Benz 380 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Skoda Rapid R. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 380 has automatic transmission and 1982 Skoda Rapid R has manual transmission. 1982 Skoda Rapid R will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 380 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1979 Mercedes-Benz 380 | 1982 Skoda Rapid R | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Skoda |
Model | 380 | Rapid R |
Year Released | 1979 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3818 cc | 1287 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 99 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2850 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 75.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.8 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1596 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 47 L |