2001 Skoda Fabia vs. 2007 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 2007 SsangYong Korando is newer by 6 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 2,874 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 SsangYong Korando is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 SsangYong Korando (118 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2001 Skoda Fabia. (63 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 SsangYong Korando should accelerate faster than 2001 Skoda Fabia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 735 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 2007 SsangYong Korando is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Skoda Fabia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 SsangYong Korando will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 SsangYong Korando (256 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Skoda Fabia. (125 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2007 SsangYong Korando will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Skoda Fabia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Skoda Fabia | 2007 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Skoda | SsangYong |
| Model | Fabia | Korando |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1984 cc | 2874 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 256 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 22.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |
