1983 Skoda Rapid R vs. 1965 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1983 Skoda Rapid R is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Wartburg 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Wartburg 312 would be higher. At 1,289 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Skoda Rapid R is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Skoda Rapid R (62 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1965 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Skoda Rapid R should accelerate faster than 1965 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Wartburg 312 weights approximately 110 kg more than 1983 Skoda Rapid R.
Let's talk about torque, 1983 Skoda Rapid R (99 Nm @ 2850 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Wartburg 312. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1983 Skoda Rapid R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Skoda Rapid R | 1965 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Skoda | Wartburg |
| Model | Rapid R | 312 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 99 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2850 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.6 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 6.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 43 L |
