2001 Skoda Fabia vs. 2004 Mazda Premacy

To start off, 2004 Mazda Premacy is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Skoda Fabia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Skoda Fabia would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Mazda Premacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mazda Premacy (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2001 Skoda Fabia. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mazda Premacy should accelerate faster than 2001 Skoda Fabia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mazda Premacy weights approximately 315 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, 2004 Mazda Premacy (171 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Skoda Fabia. (126 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2004 Mazda Premacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Skoda Fabia. 2004 Mazda Premacy 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. 2004 Mazda Premacy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2001 Skoda Fabia 2004 Mazda Premacy
Make Skoda Mazda
Model Fabia Premacy
Year Released 2001 2004
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1422 cc 1998 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 74 HP 129 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 126 Nm 171 Nm
Torque RPM 3800 RPM 4500 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.5:1 10.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
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 1385 kg
Vehicle Length 3970 mm 4350 mm
Vehicle Width 1660 mm 1710 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1580 mm
Wheelbase Size 2470 mm 2710 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 45 L 58 L