1998 Honda Life vs. 2007 Skoda Fabia
To start off, 2007 Skoda Fabia is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Honda Life would be higher. At 1,390 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Skoda Fabia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Skoda Fabia (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1998 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Skoda Fabia should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Skoda Fabia weights approximately 350 kg more than 1998 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Skoda Fabia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Honda Life will offer significantly more control. 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 (126 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2007 Skoda Fabia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Honda Life | 2007 Skoda Fabia | |
Make | Honda | Skoda |
Model | Life | Fabia |
Year Released | 1998 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 656 cc | 1390 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2470 mm |