2003 Holden Cruze vs. 2003 Skoda Fabia
To start off, both 2003 Holden Cruze 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 1,490 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Holden Cruze is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Skoda Fabia (74 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2003 Holden Cruze. (72 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Skoda Fabia should accelerate faster than 2003 Holden Cruze. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Skoda Fabia weights approximately 145 kg more than 2003 Holden Cruze. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Holden Cruze is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Skoda Fabia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Holden Cruze 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, 2003 Skoda Fabia (196 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Holden Cruze. (138 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 Skoda Fabia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Holden Cruze.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Holden Cruze | 2003 Skoda Fabia | |
| Make | Holden | Skoda |
| Model | Cruze | Fabia |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 1422 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 985 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2470 mm |
