1985 Lotus Excel vs. 1983 Skoda Rapid R
To start off, 1985 Lotus Excel is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Skoda Rapid R. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Skoda Rapid R would be higher. At 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Lotus Excel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Lotus Excel (181 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1983 Skoda Rapid R. (62 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Lotus Excel should accelerate faster than 1983 Skoda Rapid R. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Lotus Excel weights approximately 321 kg more than 1983 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, 1985 Lotus Excel (232 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Skoda Rapid R. (99 Nm @ 2850 RPM). This means 1985 Lotus Excel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Skoda Rapid R.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Lotus Excel | 1983 Skoda Rapid R | |
Make | Lotus | Skoda |
Model | Excel | Rapid R |
Year Released | 1985 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2174 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 232 Nm | 99 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2850 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 75.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.9:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1171 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1020 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 47 L |