2003 Fiat Albea vs. 2003 Mercedes-Benz CLK
To start off, both 2003 Fiat Albea and 2003 Mercedes-Benz CLK were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Mercedes-Benz CLK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Mercedes-Benz CLK (167 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2003 Fiat Albea. (82 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mercedes-Benz CLK should accelerate faster than 2003 Fiat Albea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mercedes-Benz CLK weights approximately 650 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 2003 Mercedes-Benz CLK is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2003 Mercedes-Benz CLK. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Fiat Albea, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2003 Mercedes-Benz CLK (245 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Fiat Albea. (115 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Mercedes-Benz CLK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Fiat Albea. 2003 Mercedes-Benz CLK 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. 2003 Mercedes-Benz CLK will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 Fiat Albea | 2003 Mercedes-Benz CLK | |
Make | Fiat | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Albea | CLK |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1248 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 1665 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2720 mm |