2008 Skoda Fabia vs. 2008 Alfa Romeo 156
To start off, both 2008 Skoda Fabia and 2008 Alfa Romeo 156 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Alfa Romeo 156 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Alfa Romeo 156 (148 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2008 Skoda Fabia. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Alfa Romeo 156 should accelerate faster than 2008 Skoda Fabia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Alfa Romeo 156 weights approximately 115 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 Alfa Romeo 156 (182 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Skoda Fabia. (126 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 Alfa Romeo 156 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Skoda Fabia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Skoda Fabia | 2008 Alfa Romeo 156 | |
| Make | Skoda | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Fabia | 156 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1390 cc | 1970 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.5 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.6 mm | 91 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 214 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.1 seconds | 8.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 63 L |
