2005 Skoda Fabia vs. 1994 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2005 Skoda Fabia is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Toyota Carina (131 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2005 Skoda Fabia. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 2005 Skoda Fabia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Toyota Carina weights approximately 94 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, 1994 Toyota Carina (184 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Skoda Fabia. (126 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1994 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Skoda Fabia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Skoda Fabia | 1994 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Skoda | Toyota |
| Model | Fabia | Carina |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1390 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.6 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1146 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2590 mm |
