1984 Citroen Visa vs. 1984 Skoda Rapid R
To start off, both 1984 Citroen Visa and 1984 Skoda Rapid R were released in the same year (1984). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,580 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Citroen Visa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Citroen Visa (104 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1984 Skoda Rapid R. (62 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Citroen Visa should accelerate faster than 1984 Skoda Rapid R. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Citroen Visa weights approximately 20 kg more than 1984 Skoda Rapid R. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1984 Skoda Rapid R is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1984 Skoda Rapid R. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Citroen Visa, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1984 Citroen Visa (137 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Skoda Rapid R. (99 Nm @ 2850 RPM). This means 1984 Citroen Visa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Skoda Rapid R.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Citroen Visa | 1984 Skoda Rapid R | |
Make | Citroen | Skoda |
Model | Visa | Rapid R |
Year Released | 1984 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1580 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 99 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2850 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2410 mm |