2003 Fiat Albea vs. 1989 GMC Jimmy
To start off, 2003 Fiat Albea is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 GMC Jimmy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 GMC Jimmy would be higher. At 2,471 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 GMC Jimmy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 GMC Jimmy (91 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2003 Fiat Albea. (82 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 GMC Jimmy should accelerate faster than 2003 Fiat Albea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 GMC Jimmy weights approximately 389 kg more than 2003 Fiat Albea. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1989 GMC Jimmy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Fiat Albea. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 GMC Jimmy 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, 1989 GMC Jimmy (182 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Fiat Albea. (115 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1989 GMC Jimmy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Fiat Albea.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Fiat Albea | 1989 GMC Jimmy | |
| Make | Fiat | GMC |
| Model | Albea | Jimmy |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1248 cc | 2471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 91 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 1404 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2560 mm |
