2006 Honda Accord vs. 2005 Skoda Fabia
To start off, 2006 Honda Accord is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Skoda Fabia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Skoda Fabia would be higher. At 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Accord (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 2005 Skoda Fabia. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2005 Skoda Fabia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Skoda Fabia weights approximately 165 kg more than 2006 Honda Accord.
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, 2006 Honda Accord (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Skoda Fabia. (195 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Skoda Fabia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Accord | 2005 Skoda Fabia | |
| Make | Honda | Skoda |
| Model | Accord | Fabia |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 1420 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 4.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 45 L |
