2003 Fiat Albea vs. 2004 Honda S2000
To start off, 2004 Honda S2000 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Fiat Albea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Fiat Albea would be higher. At 2,147 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Honda S2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda S2000 (252 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 2003 Fiat Albea. (82 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 2003 Fiat Albea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda S2000 weights approximately 271 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 2004 Honda S2000 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 2004 Honda S2000. 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, 2004 Honda S2000 (217 Nm @ 7500 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Fiat Albea. (115 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Honda S2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Fiat Albea.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Fiat Albea | 2004 Honda S2000 | |
Make | Fiat | Honda |
Model | Albea | S2000 |
Year Released | 2003 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1248 cc | 2147 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 252 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 217 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 1286 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2410 mm |