2001 Skoda Fabia vs. 2001 Volkswagen Bora

To start off, both 2001 Skoda Fabia and 2001 Volkswagen Bora were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Volkswagen Bora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Volkswagen Bora (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2001 Skoda Fabia. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Volkswagen Bora should accelerate faster than 2001 Skoda Fabia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Volkswagen Bora weights approximately 125 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.

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 Volkswagen Bora (155 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Skoda Fabia. (126 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2001 Volkswagen Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Skoda Fabia. 2001 Volkswagen Bora has automatic transmission and 2001 Skoda Fabia has manual transmission. 2001 Skoda Fabia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Volkswagen Bora will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2001 Skoda Fabia 2001 Volkswagen Bora
Make Skoda Volkswagen
Model Fabia Bora
Year Released 2001 2001
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1422 cc 1598 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 74 HP 115 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 126 Nm 155 Nm
Torque RPM 3800 RPM 4500 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.5:1 12.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1070 kg 1195 kg
Vehicle Length 3970 mm 4380 mm
Vehicle Width 1660 mm 1740 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1460 mm
Wheelbase Size 2470 mm 2520 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 45 L 55 L


 

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