1988 Honda Concerto vs. 2006 Skoda Fabia
To start off, 2006 Skoda Fabia is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Honda Concerto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Honda Concerto would be higher. At 1,983 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Skoda Fabia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Honda Concerto (135 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2006 Skoda Fabia. (113 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda Concerto should accelerate faster than 2006 Skoda Fabia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Skoda Fabia weights approximately 130 kg more than 1988 Honda Concerto.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 2006 Skoda Fabia (170 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Honda Concerto. (165 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Skoda Fabia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Honda Concerto.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Honda Concerto | 2006 Skoda Fabia | |
| Make | Honda | Skoda |
| Model | Concerto | Fabia |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1493 cc | 1983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 197 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |
