2005 Skoda Fabia vs. 1996 Honda Today
To start off, 2005 Skoda Fabia is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Honda Today. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Honda Today would be higher. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Skoda Fabia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Skoda Fabia (101 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1996 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Skoda Fabia should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Skoda Fabia weights approximately 514 kg more than 1996 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Honda Today 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, 1996 Honda Today 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, 2005 Skoda Fabia (240 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2005 Skoda Fabia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Today. 1996 Honda Today has automatic transmission and 2005 Skoda Fabia has manual transmission. 2005 Skoda Fabia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Honda Today will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Skoda Fabia | 1996 Honda Today | |
| Make | Skoda | Honda |
| Model | Fabia | Today |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1968 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1224 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1400 mm |
