2005 Skoda Fabia vs. 2005 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, both 2005 Skoda Fabia and 2005 Toyota Tacoma were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,688 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Tacoma (162 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2005 Skoda Fabia. (99 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 2005 Skoda Fabia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 394 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 Toyota Tacoma is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Toyota Tacoma. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Skoda Fabia, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, both vehicles can yield 250 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Skoda Fabia | 2005 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Skoda | Toyota |
| Model | Fabia | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1896 cc | 2688 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.6 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 1649 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 3250 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.9 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 79 L |
