1988 Honda Shuttle vs. 2001 Skoda Fabia
To start off, 2001 Skoda Fabia is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Honda Shuttle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Honda Shuttle would be higher. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Skoda Fabia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Honda Shuttle (114 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2001 Skoda Fabia. (63 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda Shuttle should accelerate faster than 2001 Skoda Fabia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Skoda Fabia weights approximately 50 kg more than 1988 Honda Shuttle.
Because 1988 Honda Shuttle is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Skoda Fabia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Honda Shuttle will offer significantly more control. 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, 1988 Honda Shuttle (148 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Skoda Fabia. (125 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1988 Honda Shuttle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Skoda Fabia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Honda Shuttle | 2001 Skoda Fabia | |
| Make | Honda | Skoda |
| Model | Shuttle | Fabia |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2470 mm |
