2004 De Tomaso Guara vs. 2001 Skoda Fabia
To start off, 2004 De Tomaso Guara is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Skoda Fabia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Skoda Fabia would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 De Tomaso Guara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 De Tomaso Guara (301 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 238 more horse power than 2001 Skoda Fabia. (63 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 2001 Skoda Fabia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 De Tomaso Guara weights approximately 70 kg more than 2001 Skoda Fabia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 De Tomaso Guara is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2004 De Tomaso Guara. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Skoda Fabia, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 De Tomaso Guara (414 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 289 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Skoda Fabia. (125 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2004 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Skoda Fabia.
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2004 De Tomaso Guara | 2001 Skoda Fabia | |
Make | De Tomaso | Skoda |
Model | Guara | Fabia |
Year Released | 2004 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 414 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 95.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2470 mm |