1989 Skoda Rapid R vs. 1966 Toyota Sport 800
To start off, 1989 Skoda Rapid R is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Toyota Sport 800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Toyota Sport 800 would be higher. At 1,289 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Skoda Rapid R is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Skoda Rapid R (62 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1966 Toyota Sport 800. (44 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Skoda Rapid R should accelerate faster than 1966 Toyota Sport 800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Skoda Rapid R weights approximately 270 kg more than 1966 Toyota Sport 800. 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, 1989 Skoda Rapid R (99 Nm @ 2850 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Toyota Sport 800. (67 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1989 Skoda Rapid R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Toyota Sport 800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Skoda Rapid R | 1966 Toyota Sport 800 | |
| Make | Skoda | Toyota |
| Model | Rapid R | Sport 800 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 99 Nm | 67 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2850 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 3590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 75 L |
