2001 Skoda Fabia vs. 2001 Suzuki Lapin
To start off, both 2001 Skoda Fabia and 2001 Suzuki Lapin were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,422 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Skoda Fabia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Skoda Fabia (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2001 Suzuki Lapin. (70 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Skoda Fabia should accelerate faster than 2001 Suzuki Lapin. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Skoda Fabia weights approximately 190 kg more than 2001 Suzuki Lapin. 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, 2001 Skoda Fabia (126 Nm) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Suzuki Lapin. (108 Nm). This means 2001 Skoda Fabia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Suzuki Lapin.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Skoda Fabia | 2001 Suzuki Lapin | |
| Make | Skoda | Suzuki |
| Model | Fabia | Lapin |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1422 cc | 658 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.5 mm | 68.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.6 mm | 60.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2370 mm |
