2003 Fiat Punto vs. 2006 Skoda Fabia
To start off, 2006 Skoda Fabia is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Fiat Punto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Fiat Punto would be higher. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Skoda Fabia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Fiat Punto (93 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2006 Skoda Fabia. (63 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Fiat Punto should accelerate faster than 2006 Skoda Fabia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Skoda Fabia weights approximately 240 kg more than 2003 Fiat Punto.
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 Fiat Punto (128 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Skoda Fabia. (125 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2003 Fiat Punto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Skoda Fabia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Fiat Punto | 2006 Skoda Fabia | |
| Make | Fiat | Skoda |
| Model | Punto | Fabia |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1368 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 178 km/hour | 154 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.6 seconds | 18.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1206 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 4.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 45 L |
