2004 Holden Barina vs. 2004 Skoda Fabia
To start off, both 2004 Holden Barina 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 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Skoda Fabia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Holden Barina (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2004 Skoda Fabia. (63 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Holden Barina should accelerate faster than 2004 Skoda Fabia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Skoda Fabia weights approximately 175 kg more than 2004 Holden Barina.
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 (126 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Holden Barina. (121 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Skoda Fabia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Holden Barina.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Holden Barina | 2004 Skoda Fabia | |
Make | Holden | Skoda |
Model | Barina | Fabia |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1389 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2470 mm |