2005 Skoda Fabia vs. 2005 Chevrolet S-10
To start off, both 2005 Skoda Fabia and 2005 Chevrolet S-10 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,196 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet S-10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet S-10 (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2005 Skoda Fabia. (63 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet S-10 should accelerate faster than 2005 Skoda Fabia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet S-10 weights approximately 240 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 2005 Chevrolet S-10 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, 2005 Chevrolet S-10 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 Chevrolet S-10 (190 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Skoda Fabia. (125 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2005 Chevrolet S-10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Skoda Fabia. 2005 Chevrolet S-10 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. 2005 Chevrolet S-10 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Skoda Fabia | 2005 Chevrolet S-10 | |
| Make | Skoda | Chevrolet |
| Model | Fabia | S-10 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1968 cc | 2196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 3130 mm |
