2005 Skoda Fabia vs. 1979 Toyota Corsa
To start off, 2005 Skoda Fabia is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Corsa would be higher. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Skoda Fabia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Toyota Corsa (68 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2005 Skoda Fabia. (63 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Toyota Corsa should accelerate faster than 2005 Skoda Fabia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Skoda Fabia weights approximately 415 kg more than 1979 Toyota Corsa.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Skoda Fabia (125 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Corsa. (115 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 Skoda Fabia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Skoda Fabia | 1979 Toyota Corsa | |
| Make | Skoda | Toyota |
| Model | Fabia | Corsa |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1968 cc | 1450 cc |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2510 mm |
