1990 Renault Clio 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 Renault Clio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Renault Clio would be higher. Both 1990 Renault Clio and 2000 Skoda Fabia are equipped with a 1,390 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Renault Clio (79 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2000 Skoda Fabia. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Renault Clio should accelerate faster than 2000 Skoda Fabia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Skoda Fabia weights approximately 230 kg more than 1990 Renault Clio.
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, 2000 Skoda Fabia (126 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Renault Clio. (107 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Skoda Fabia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Renault Clio | 2000 Skoda Fabia | |
| Make | Renault | Skoda |
| Model | Clio | Fabia |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1390 cc | 1390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 107 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
