1998 Honda Today vs. 2001 Skoda Fabia
To start off, 2001 Skoda Fabia is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Honda Today. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Honda Today would be higher. At 1,390 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Skoda Fabia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Skoda Fabia (74 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1998 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Skoda Fabia should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Skoda Fabia weights approximately 364 kg more than 1998 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Skoda Fabia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Honda Today 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, 2001 Skoda Fabia (125 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2001 Skoda Fabia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Today. 2001 Skoda Fabia has automatic transmission and 1998 Honda Today has manual transmission. 1998 Honda Today will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Skoda Fabia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda Today | 2001 Skoda Fabia | |
| Make | Honda | Skoda |
| Model | Today | Fabia |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 655 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 | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1074 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1660 mm |
