2000 Nissan Silvia vs. 2000 Skoda Fabia
To start off, both 2000 Nissan Silvia and 2000 Skoda Fabia were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Nissan Silvia (250 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 2000 Skoda Fabia. (101 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 2000 Skoda Fabia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 685 kg more than 2000 Skoda Fabia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Nissan Silvia 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 Nissan Silvia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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 Nissan Silvia (271 Nm) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Skoda Fabia. (240 Nm). This means 2000 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Skoda Fabia.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Nissan Silvia | 2000 Skoda Fabia | |
Make | Nissan | Skoda |
Model | Silvia | Fabia |
Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 250 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 240 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 19.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2470 mm |