2000 Skoda Fabia vs. 1997 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2000 Skoda Fabia is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,761 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Toyota Carina (106 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2000 Skoda Fabia. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 2000 Skoda Fabia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Toyota Carina weights approximately 90 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, 1997 Toyota Carina (150 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Skoda Fabia. (126 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1997 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Skoda Fabia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Skoda Fabia | 1997 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Skoda | Toyota |
| Model | Fabia | Carina |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1390 cc | 1761 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.6 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 59 L |
