2003 Fiat Albea vs. 2002 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 2003 Fiat Albea is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Skoda Octavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Skoda Octavia would be higher. At 1,594 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Skoda Octavia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Skoda Octavia (99 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2003 Fiat Albea. (82 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Skoda Octavia should accelerate faster than 2003 Fiat Albea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Skoda Octavia weights approximately 315 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 Skoda Octavia (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Fiat Albea. (115 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Skoda Octavia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Fiat Albea.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Fiat Albea | 2002 Skoda Octavia | |
| Make | Fiat | Skoda |
| Model | Albea | Octavia |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1248 cc | 1594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 77.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2470 mm |
