2003 Fiat Albea vs. 1998 Fiat Barchetta
To start off, 2003 Fiat Albea is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Fiat Barchetta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Fiat Barchetta would be higher. At 1,747 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Fiat Barchetta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Fiat Barchetta (130 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2003 Fiat Albea. (82 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Fiat Barchetta should accelerate faster than 2003 Fiat Albea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Fiat Barchetta weights approximately 45 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.
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, 1998 Fiat Barchetta (164 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Fiat Albea. (115 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Fiat Barchetta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Fiat Albea.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Fiat Albea | 1998 Fiat Barchetta | |
| Make | Fiat | Fiat |
| Model | Albea | Barchetta |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1248 cc | 1747 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 164 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2280 mm |
