2000 Lada Samara II vs. 2001 Skoda Fabia
To start off, 2001 Skoda Fabia is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Lada Samara II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Lada Samara II would be higher. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Skoda Fabia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Lada Samara II (67 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2001 Skoda Fabia. (63 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Lada Samara II should accelerate faster than 2001 Skoda Fabia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Skoda Fabia weights approximately 158 kg more than 2000 Lada Samara II.
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, 2001 Skoda Fabia (125 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Lada Samara II. (110 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2001 Skoda Fabia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Lada Samara II.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Lada Samara II | 2001 Skoda Fabia | |
| Make | Lada | Skoda |
| Model | Samara II | Fabia |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1499 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 972 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2470 mm |
