2005 Dodge Durango vs. 2005 Skoda Fabia
To start off, both 2005 Dodge Durango and 2005 Skoda Fabia were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,703 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Durango (230 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 2005 Skoda Fabia. (63 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 2005 Skoda Fabia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Durango weights approximately 1098 kg more than 2005 Skoda Fabia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Dodge Durango is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Skoda Fabia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Durango will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Dodge Durango (393 Nm) has 268 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Skoda Fabia. (125 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Skoda Fabia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Durango | 2005 Skoda Fabia | |
| Make | Dodge | Skoda |
| Model | Durango | Fabia |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4703 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2328 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 4.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 45 L |
