2004 Rover 75 vs. 1981 Skoda Rapid R
To start off, 2004 Rover 75 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Skoda Rapid R. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Skoda Rapid R would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Rover 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Rover 75 (256 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 1981 Skoda Rapid R. (62 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Rover 75 should accelerate faster than 1981 Skoda Rapid R. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Rover 75 weights approximately 888 kg more than 1981 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, 2004 Rover 75 (410 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 311 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Skoda Rapid R. (99 Nm @ 2850 RPM). This means 2004 Rover 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Skoda Rapid R. 2004 Rover 75 has automatic transmission and 1981 Skoda Rapid R has manual transmission. 1981 Skoda Rapid R will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Rover 75 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Rover 75 | 1981 Skoda Rapid R | |
| Make | Rover | Skoda |
| Model | 75 | Rapid R |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 99 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2850 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.3 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 72 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 852 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2410 mm |
