1987 Skoda Rapid R vs. 1980 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1987 Skoda Rapid R is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,366 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Toyota Corona (97 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1987 Skoda Rapid R. (62 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1987 Skoda Rapid R. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Corona weights approximately 315 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. Let's talk about torque, 1980 Toyota Corona (175 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Skoda Rapid R. (99 Nm @ 2850 RPM). This means 1980 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Skoda Rapid R.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Skoda Rapid R | 1980 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Skoda | Toyota |
Model | Rapid R | Corona |
Year Released | 1987 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1289 cc | 2366 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 99 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2850 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1165 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2530 mm |