2003 Hyundai Accent vs. 2003 Skoda Fabia
To start off, both 2003 Hyundai Accent 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 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Hyundai Accent is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Hyundai Accent (102 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2003 Skoda Fabia. (53 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Hyundai Accent should accelerate faster than 2003 Skoda Fabia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Hyundai Accent weights approximately 19 kg more than 2003 Skoda Fabia. 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, 2003 Hyundai Accent (143 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Skoda Fabia. (106 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Hyundai Accent will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Skoda Fabia. 2003 Hyundai Accent has automatic transmission and 2003 Skoda Fabia has manual transmission. 2003 Skoda Fabia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Hyundai Accent will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 Hyundai Accent | 2003 Skoda Fabia | |
Make | Hyundai | Skoda |
Model | Accent | Fabia |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1197 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 102 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 143 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1074 kg | 1055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2470 mm |