1989 Honda Concerto vs. 2006 Skoda Fabia
To start off, 2006 Skoda Fabia is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Honda Concerto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Honda Concerto would be higher. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Skoda Fabia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Honda Concerto (129 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2006 Skoda Fabia. (63 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 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 116 kg more than 1989 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, 1989 Honda Concerto (142 Nm @ 5700 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Skoda Fabia. (125 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1989 Honda Concerto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Skoda Fabia.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Honda Concerto | 2006 Skoda Fabia | |
Make | Honda | Skoda |
Model | Concerto | Fabia |
Year Released | 1989 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5700 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75.1 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 19.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
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 | 1206 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2470 mm |