2005 Saab 05-Sep vs. 2005 Skoda Fabia
To start off, both 2005 Saab 05-Sep 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 2,294 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Saab 05-Sep is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Saab 05-Sep (185 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 2005 Skoda Fabia. (63 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Saab 05-Sep should accelerate faster than 2005 Skoda Fabia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Saab 05-Sep weights approximately 450 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 Saab 05-Sep (281 Nm) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Skoda Fabia. (112 Nm). This means 2005 Saab 05-Sep will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Skoda Fabia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Saab 05-Sep | 2005 Skoda Fabia | |
| Make | Saab | Skoda |
| Model | 05-Sep | Fabia |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2294 cc | 1197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 86.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |
