1986 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1987 Skoda Rapid R
To start off, 1987 Skoda Rapid R is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Alfa Romeo 75. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 would be higher. At 1,779 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 (165 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1987 Skoda Rapid R. (62 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1987 Skoda Rapid R. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 weights approximately 392 kg more than 1987 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.
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1986 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1987 Skoda Rapid R | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Skoda |
Model | 75 | Rapid R |
Year Released | 1986 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1779 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 165 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 75.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 72 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1242 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 47 L |