1981 Lada 1200 vs. 1981 Skoda Rapid R
To start off, both 1981 Lada 1200 and 1981 Skoda Rapid R were released in the same year (1981). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,289 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Skoda Rapid R is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Skoda Rapid R (62 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1981 Lada 1200. (59 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Skoda Rapid R should accelerate faster than 1981 Lada 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Lada 1200 weights approximately 93 kg more than 1981 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, 1981 Skoda Rapid R (99 Nm @ 2850 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Lada 1200. (85 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1981 Skoda Rapid R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Lada 1200.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Lada 1200 | 1981 Skoda Rapid R | |
Make | Lada | Skoda |
Model | 1200 | Rapid R |
Year Released | 1981 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 99 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2850 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 75.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 852 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 39 L | 47 L |