2004 Daewoo Matiz vs. 2004 Skoda Fabia
To start off, both 2004 Daewoo Matiz 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 1,422 cc (3 cylinders), 2004 Skoda Fabia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Skoda Fabia (74 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2004 Daewoo Matiz. (51 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Skoda Fabia should accelerate faster than 2004 Daewoo Matiz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Skoda Fabia weights approximately 457 kg more than 2004 Daewoo Matiz. 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 Skoda Fabia (195 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Daewoo Matiz. (69 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2004 Skoda Fabia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Daewoo Matiz.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Daewoo Matiz | 2004 Skoda Fabia | |
| Make | Daewoo | Skoda |
| Model | Matiz | Fabia |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 794 cc | 1422 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 778 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3500 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2450 mm |
