2007 Pontiac Torrent vs. 2007 Skoda Fabia
To start off, both 2007 Pontiac Torrent and 2007 Skoda Fabia were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,391 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Pontiac Torrent is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Pontiac Torrent (185 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2007 Skoda Fabia. (128 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Pontiac Torrent should accelerate faster than 2007 Skoda Fabia.
Because 2007 Pontiac Torrent is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Skoda Fabia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Pontiac Torrent 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, 2007 Skoda Fabia (310 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Pontiac Torrent. (285 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 Skoda Fabia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Pontiac Torrent. 2007 Pontiac Torrent has automatic transmission and 2007 Skoda Fabia has manual transmission. 2007 Skoda Fabia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Pontiac Torrent will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Pontiac Torrent | 2007 Skoda Fabia | |
| Make | Pontiac | Skoda |
| Model | Torrent | Fabia |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3391 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91.9 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 45 L |
