2005 Skoda Fabia vs. 2005 Toyota Previa
To start off, both 2005 Skoda Fabia and 2005 Toyota Previa were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,358 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Previa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Previa (160 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2005 Skoda Fabia. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Previa should accelerate faster than 2005 Skoda Fabia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Previa weights approximately 320 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, 2005 Toyota Previa (221 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Skoda Fabia. (196 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Previa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Skoda Fabia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Skoda Fabia | 2005 Toyota Previa | |
| Make | Skoda | Toyota |
| Model | Fabia | Previa |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1422 cc | 2358 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 88.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1205 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2900 mm |
