1996 Skoda Felicia vs. 1996 Toyota Corolla
To start off, both 1996 Skoda Felicia and 1996 Toyota Corolla were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,585 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Corolla (105 HP) has 38 more horse power than 1996 Skoda Felicia. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1996 Skoda Felicia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 115 kg more than 1996 Skoda Felicia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1996 Toyota Corolla (135 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Skoda Felicia. (100 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Skoda Felicia. 1996 Toyota Corolla has automatic transmission and 1996 Skoda Felicia has manual transmission. 1996 Skoda Felicia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Skoda Felicia | 1996 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Skoda | Toyota |
| Model | Felicia | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 105 HP |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2470 mm |
