1985 Skoda Rapid R vs. 1983 Volvo 240
To start off, 1985 Skoda Rapid R is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Volvo 240. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Volvo 240 would be higher. At 2,316 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Volvo 240 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Volvo 240 (112 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1985 Skoda Rapid R. (62 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Volvo 240 should accelerate faster than 1985 Skoda Rapid R. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Volvo 240 weights approximately 450 kg more than 1985 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, 1983 Volvo 240 (185 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Skoda Rapid R. (99 Nm @ 2850 RPM). This means 1983 Volvo 240 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Skoda Rapid R.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Skoda Rapid R | 1983 Volvo 240 | |
| Make | Skoda | Volvo |
| Model | Rapid R | 240 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 2316 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 99 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2850 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.5 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2660 mm |
