2001 Chrysler Viper vs. 2001 Skoda Fabia
To start off, both 2001 Chrysler Viper and 2001 Skoda Fabia were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,986 cc (10 cylinders), 2001 Chrysler Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Chrysler Viper (389 HP @ 5150 RPM) has 315 more horse power than 2001 Skoda Fabia. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Chrysler Viper should accelerate faster than 2001 Skoda Fabia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Chrysler Viper weights approximately 520 kg more than 2001 Skoda Fabia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Chrysler Viper 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 2001 Chrysler Viper. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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, 2001 Chrysler Viper (620 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 494 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Skoda Fabia. (126 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2001 Chrysler Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Skoda Fabia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Chrysler Viper | 2001 Skoda Fabia | |
| Make | Chrysler | Skoda |
| Model | Viper | Fabia |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7986 cc | 1422 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 389 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5150 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 620 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2470 mm |
