2005 Opel Vectra vs. 2005 Skoda Fabia
To start off, both 2005 Opel Vectra 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 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Skoda Fabia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Opel Vectra (109 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2005 Skoda Fabia. (63 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Opel Vectra should accelerate faster than 2005 Skoda Fabia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Opel Vectra weights approximately 110 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.
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, 2005 Opel Vectra (164 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Skoda Fabia. (125 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2005 Opel Vectra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Skoda Fabia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Opel Vectra | 2005 Skoda Fabia | |
| Make | Opel | Skoda |
| Model | Vectra | Fabia |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 164 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.2 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 45 L |
