2003 Fiat Albea vs. 2005 Lancia Ypsilon
To start off, 2005 Lancia Ypsilon is newer by 2 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. Both 2003 Fiat Albea and 2005 Lancia Ypsilon are equipped with a 1,248 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Fiat Albea (82 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2005 Lancia Ypsilon. (69 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Fiat Albea should accelerate faster than 2005 Lancia Ypsilon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lancia Ypsilon weights approximately 260 kg more than 2003 Fiat Albea.
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, 2005 Lancia Ypsilon (180 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Fiat Albea. (115 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Lancia Ypsilon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Fiat Albea.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Fiat Albea | 2005 Lancia Ypsilon | |
| Make | Fiat | Lancia |
| Model | Albea | Ypsilon |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1248 cc | 1248 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 1275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2390 mm |
