2003 Fiat Panda vs. 2003 Skoda Fabia
To start off, both 2003 Fiat Panda and 2003 Skoda Fabia were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,197 cc (3 cylinders), 2003 Skoda Fabia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Skoda Fabia (53 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2003 Fiat Panda. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Skoda Fabia should accelerate faster than 2003 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Skoda Fabia weights approximately 340 kg more than 2003 Fiat Panda. 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, 2003 Skoda Fabia (106 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Fiat Panda. (81 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Skoda Fabia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Fiat Panda | 2003 Skoda Fabia | |
| Make | Fiat | Skoda |
| Model | Panda | Fabia |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1108 cc | 1197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 715 kg | 1055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2470 mm |
