2003 Fiat Albea vs. 2002 Daewoo Magnus
To start off, 2003 Fiat Albea is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Daewoo Magnus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Daewoo Magnus would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Daewoo Magnus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Daewoo Magnus (131 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2003 Fiat Albea. (82 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Daewoo Magnus should accelerate faster than 2003 Fiat Albea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Daewoo Magnus weights approximately 535 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, 2002 Daewoo Magnus (181 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Fiat Albea. (115 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Daewoo Magnus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Fiat Albea. 2002 Daewoo Magnus has automatic transmission and 2003 Fiat Albea has manual transmission. 2003 Fiat Albea will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Daewoo Magnus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Fiat Albea | 2002 Daewoo Magnus | |
| Make | Fiat | Daewoo |
| Model | Albea | Magnus |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1248 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2710 mm |
