2003 Honda Civic vs. 2007 Skoda Fabia
To start off, 2007 Skoda Fabia is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Skoda Fabia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Skoda Fabia (113 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2003 Honda Civic. (108 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Skoda Fabia should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Skoda Fabia weights approximately 125 kg more than 2003 Honda Civic. 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, 2007 Skoda Fabia (171 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Civic. (135 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2007 Skoda Fabia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Honda Civic | 2007 Skoda Fabia | |
Make | Honda | Skoda |
Model | Civic | Fabia |
Year Released | 2003 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 171 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1215 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |