2000 Mazda Familia vs. 1987 Skoda Rapid R
To start off, 2000 Mazda Familia is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Skoda Rapid R. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Skoda Rapid R would be higher. At 1,998 cc, 2000 Mazda Familia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mazda Familia (106 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1987 Skoda Rapid R. (62 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mazda Familia should accelerate faster than 1987 Skoda Rapid R. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Skoda Rapid R weights approximately 25 kg more than 2000 Mazda Familia.
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, 2000 Mazda Familia (134 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Skoda Rapid R. (99 Nm @ 2850 RPM). This means 2000 Mazda Familia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Skoda Rapid R.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Mazda Familia | 1987 Skoda Rapid R | |
| Make | Mazda | Skoda |
| Model | Familia | Rapid R |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 99 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2850 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 47 L |
