2004 Skoda Fabia vs. 2004 Toyota Yaris
To start off, both 2004 Skoda Fabia and 2004 Toyota Yaris 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 Toyota Yaris (74 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2004 Skoda Fabia. (63 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Yaris should accelerate faster than 2004 Skoda Fabia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Skoda Fabia weights approximately 185 kg more than 2004 Toyota Yaris.
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 Toyota Yaris (280 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Skoda Fabia. (125 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2004 Toyota Yaris will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Skoda Fabia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Skoda Fabia | 2004 Toyota Yaris | |
| Make | Skoda | Toyota |
| Model | Fabia | Yaris |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1984 cc | 1363 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 154 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 3650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5 L/100km | 4.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |
