1990 Honda Civic vs. 2000 Skoda Fabia
To start off, 2000 Skoda Fabia is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Skoda Fabia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda Civic (150 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2000 Skoda Fabia. (63 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2000 Skoda Fabia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Skoda Fabia weights approximately 92 kg more than 1990 Honda Civic.
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, 1990 Honda Civic (144 Nm @ 7100 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Skoda Fabia. (126 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1990 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Skoda Fabia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Honda Civic | 2000 Skoda Fabia | |
| Make | Honda | Skoda |
| Model | Civic | Fabia |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7100 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 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 | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1038 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 45 L |
