2000 Skoda Fabia vs. 1996 Toyota Picnic
To start off, 2000 Skoda Fabia is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Toyota Picnic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Toyota Picnic would be higher. At 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Picnic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Picnic (127 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2000 Skoda Fabia. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Picnic should accelerate faster than 2000 Skoda Fabia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Picnic weights approximately 265 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.
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, 1996 Toyota Picnic (181 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Skoda Fabia. (126 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Picnic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Skoda Fabia.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Skoda Fabia | 1996 Toyota Picnic | |
Make | Skoda | Toyota |
Model | Fabia | Picnic |
Year Released | 2000 | 1996 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1390 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 126 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1335 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |