1992 Mercedes-Benz SL vs. 1992 Skoda Rapid R
To start off, both 1992 Mercedes-Benz SL and 1992 Skoda Rapid R were released in the same year (1992). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,962 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Mercedes-Benz SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Mercedes-Benz SL (231 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 1992 Skoda Rapid R. (62 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 1992 Skoda Rapid R. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Mercedes-Benz SL weights approximately 838 kg more than 1992 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, 1992 Mercedes-Benz SL (268 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Skoda Rapid R. (99 Nm @ 2850 RPM). This means 1992 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Skoda Rapid R.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Mercedes-Benz SL | 1992 Skoda Rapid R | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Skoda |
| Model | SL | Rapid R |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2962 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 231 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 268 Nm | 99 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2850 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.5 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80.3 mm | 72 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 852 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 47 L |
