2005 Skoda Fabia vs. 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser
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 Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 2,982 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser (123 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2005 Skoda Fabia. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2005 Skoda Fabia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 765 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.
Because 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Skoda Fabia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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 Land Cruiser (295 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Skoda Fabia. (195 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Skoda | Toyota |
| Model | Fabia | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1420 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 195 Nm | 295 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 21.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 169 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 2000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2320 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 90 L |
