2008 Honda Accord vs. 2008 Skoda Fabia
To start off, both 2008 Honda Accord and 2008 Skoda Fabia were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Accord (153 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2008 Skoda Fabia. (68 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2008 Skoda Fabia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Accord weights approximately 193 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Honda Accord (190 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Skoda Fabia. (155 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Skoda Fabia.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Accord | 2008 Skoda Fabia | |
Make | Honda | Skoda |
Model | Accord | Fabia |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1422 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 19.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.1 seconds | 14.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1393 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.7 L/100km | 4.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 45 L |