2005 MCC Smart vs. 2005 Skoda Fabia
To start off, both 2005 MCC Smart 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 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Skoda Fabia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Skoda Fabia (128 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2005 MCC Smart. (81 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Skoda Fabia should accelerate faster than 2005 MCC Smart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Skoda Fabia weights approximately 500 kg more than 2005 MCC Smart. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 MCC Smart is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 MCC Smart. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Skoda Fabia, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Skoda Fabia (320 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 MCC Smart. (112 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2005 Skoda Fabia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 MCC Smart.
Compare all specifications:
2005 MCC Smart | 2005 Skoda Fabia | |
Make | MCC | Skoda |
Model | Smart | Fabia |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 698 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3440 mm | 4010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2470 mm |