2006 Skoda Fabia vs. 1979 Toyota Mark II
To start off, 2006 Skoda Fabia is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Mark II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Mark II would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Toyota Mark II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Toyota Mark II (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2006 Skoda Fabia. (63 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Toyota Mark II should accelerate faster than 2006 Skoda Fabia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Mark II weights approximately 30 kg more than 2006 Skoda Fabia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Toyota Mark II (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Skoda Fabia. (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Toyota Mark II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Skoda Fabia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Skoda Fabia | 1979 Toyota Mark II | |
| Make | Skoda | Toyota |
| Model | Fabia | Mark II |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1196 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2590 mm |
