2004 Audi A4 vs. 2004 Skoda Fabia
To start off, both 2004 Audi A4 and 2004 Skoda Fabia were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Audi A4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Audi A4 (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2004 Skoda Fabia. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 2004 Skoda Fabia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Audi A4 weights approximately 325 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 Audi A4 (350 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Skoda Fabia. (195 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2004 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Skoda Fabia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Audi A4 | 2004 Skoda Fabia | |
| Make | Audi | Skoda |
| Model | A4 | Fabia |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2496 cc | 1422 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.3 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 169 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.4 seconds | 14.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 4.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |
