2002 Skoda Fabia vs. 2010 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2010 Kia Sorento is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Skoda Fabia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Skoda Fabia would be higher. At 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Sorento (139 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2002 Skoda Fabia. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2002 Skoda Fabia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Sorento weights approximately 441 kg more than 2002 Skoda Fabia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Skoda Fabia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Kia Sorento 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, 2010 Kia Sorento (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Skoda Fabia. (126 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Skoda Fabia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Skoda Fabia | 2010 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Skoda | Kia |
| Model | Fabia | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1390 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.5 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.6 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 17.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1074 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 80 L |
