1990 Honda Civic vs. 2007 Skoda Fabia
To start off, 2007 Skoda Fabia is newer by 17 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), 2007 Skoda Fabia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda Civic (150 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2007 Skoda Fabia. (128 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2007 Skoda Fabia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Skoda Fabia weights approximately 282 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, 2007 Skoda Fabia (310 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Civic. (144 Nm @ 7100 RPM). This means 2007 Skoda Fabia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Honda Civic | 2007 Skoda Fabia | |
Make | Honda | Skoda |
Model | Civic | Fabia |
Year Released | 1990 | 2007 |
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 | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7100 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 208 km/hour | 204 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1038 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 45 L |