2007 Acura TL vs. 2007 Skoda Fabia
To start off, both 2007 Acura TL 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 3,201 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Acura TL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Acura TL (258 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 2007 Skoda Fabia. (63 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 2007 Skoda Fabia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Acura TL weights approximately 280 kg more than 2007 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, 2007 Acura TL (316 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Skoda Fabia. (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Acura TL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Skoda Fabia. 2007 Acura TL 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 Acura TL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Acura TL | 2007 Skoda Fabia | |
| Make | Acura | Skoda |
| Model | TL | Fabia |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3201 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 258 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 316 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.1 mm | 86.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 45 L |
