2005 Mazda Demio vs. 2000 Skoda Fabia
To start off, 2005 Mazda Demio is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Skoda Fabia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Skoda Fabia would be higher. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Skoda Fabia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Skoda Fabia (63 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2005 Mazda Demio. (62 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Skoda Fabia should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda Demio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Skoda Fabia weights approximately 170 kg more than 2005 Mazda Demio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2000 Skoda Fabia (126 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda Demio. (101 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Skoda Fabia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda Demio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mazda Demio | 2000 Skoda Fabia | |
| Make | Mazda | Skoda |
| Model | Demio | Fabia |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1323 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2470 mm |
