2003 Fiat Siena vs. 2001 Skoda Fabia
To start off, 2003 Fiat Siena is newer by 2 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 1,747 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Fiat Siena is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Skoda Fabia (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2003 Fiat Siena. (69 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Skoda Fabia should accelerate faster than 2003 Fiat Siena. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Fiat Siena weights approximately 30 kg more than 2001 Skoda Fabia.
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 Siena (128 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Skoda Fabia. (126 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2003 Fiat Siena will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Skoda Fabia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Fiat Siena | 2001 Skoda Fabia | |
| Make | Fiat | Skoda |
| Model | Siena | Fabia |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1747 cc | 1422 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 69 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.7 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.2 mm | 75.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 20.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2470 mm |
