2001 Skoda Fabia vs. 2001 TVR Tamora
To start off, both 2001 Skoda Fabia and 2001 TVR Tamora were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,605 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 TVR Tamora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 TVR Tamora (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 276 more horse power than 2001 Skoda Fabia. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 TVR Tamora should accelerate faster than 2001 Skoda Fabia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Skoda Fabia weights approximately 20 kg more than 2001 TVR Tamora.
Because 2001 TVR Tamora 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 TVR Tamora. 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 TVR Tamora (393 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 267 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Skoda Fabia. (126 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2001 TVR Tamora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Skoda Fabia.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Skoda Fabia | 2001 TVR Tamora | |
Make | Skoda | TVR |
Model | Fabia | Tamora |
Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1390 cc | 3605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 126 Nm | 393 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.8:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2370 mm |