2005 Skoda Fabia vs. 2003 Daewoo Nubira
To start off, 2005 Skoda Fabia is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Daewoo Nubira. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Daewoo Nubira would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Daewoo Nubira is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Daewoo Nubira (105 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2005 Skoda Fabia. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Daewoo Nubira should accelerate faster than 2005 Skoda Fabia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Skoda Fabia weights approximately 55 kg more than 2003 Daewoo Nubira.
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 Skoda Fabia (195 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Daewoo Nubira. (145 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2005 Skoda Fabia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Daewoo Nubira. 2003 Daewoo Nubira 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. 2003 Daewoo Nubira will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 Skoda Fabia | 2003 Daewoo Nubira | |
Make | Skoda | Daewoo |
Model | Fabia | Nubira |
Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1420 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 105 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 195 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 169 km/hour | 182 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.4 seconds | 10.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.6 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 60 L |