2000 Mazda Familia vs. 2005 Skoda Fabia
To start off, 2005 Skoda Fabia is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mazda Familia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mazda Familia would be higher. At 1,998 cc, 2000 Mazda Familia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mazda Familia (106 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2005 Skoda Fabia. (63 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mazda Familia should accelerate faster than 2005 Skoda Fabia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Skoda Fabia weights approximately 405 kg more than 2000 Mazda Familia.
Because 2000 Mazda Familia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2000 Mazda Familia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Skoda Fabia, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Mazda Familia (134 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Skoda Fabia. (125 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2000 Mazda Familia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Skoda Fabia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Mazda Familia | 2005 Skoda Fabia | |
| Make | Mazda | Skoda |
| Model | Familia | Fabia |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 45 L |
