2003 Ford Fiesta vs. 2003 Skoda Fabia
To start off, both 2003 Ford Fiesta 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 1,295 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Ford Fiesta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford Fiesta (67 HP) has 4 more horse power than 2003 Skoda Fabia. (63 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Fiesta should accelerate faster than 2003 Skoda Fabia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Skoda Fabia weights approximately 60 kg more than 2003 Ford Fiesta.
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 (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ford Fiesta. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2003 Skoda Fabia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Ford Fiesta | 2003 Skoda Fabia | |
Make | Ford | Skoda |
Model | Fiesta | Fabia |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1295 cc | 1221 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 63 HP |
Torque | 108 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 76.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 86.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 62 L |