2005 Chevrolet Express vs. 2003 Skoda Fabia
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Express is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Skoda Fabia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Skoda Fabia would be higher. At 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Express (195 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 2003 Skoda Fabia. (53 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2003 Skoda Fabia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1350 kg more than 2003 Skoda Fabia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Chevrolet Express (353 Nm) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Skoda Fabia. (106 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Skoda Fabia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Express | 2003 Skoda Fabia | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Skoda |
| Model | Express | Fabia |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2406 kg | 1056 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2470 mm |
