1981 Skoda Rapid R vs. 1979 BMW M1
To start off, 1981 Skoda Rapid R is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 BMW M1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 BMW M1 would be higher. At 3,453 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 BMW M1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 BMW M1 (273 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 1981 Skoda Rapid R. (62 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 BMW M1 should accelerate faster than 1981 Skoda Rapid R. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 BMW M1 weights approximately 448 kg more than 1981 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 BMW M1 (330 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Skoda Rapid R. (99 Nm @ 2850 RPM). This means 1979 BMW M1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Skoda Rapid R.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Skoda Rapid R | 1979 BMW M1 | |
| Make | Skoda | BMW |
| Model | Rapid R | M1 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 3453 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 273 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 99 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2850 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.5 mm | 93.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 852 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 116 L |
