2003 Fiat Albea vs. 2005 Mahindra CL
To start off, 2005 Mahindra CL 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. At 2,523 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Mahindra CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Fiat Albea (82 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2005 Mahindra CL. (62 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Fiat Albea should accelerate faster than 2005 Mahindra CL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mahindra CL weights approximately 285 kg more than 2003 Fiat Albea.
Because 2005 Mahindra CL is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Fiat Albea. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Mahindra CL will offer significantly more control. 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 Mahindra CL (165 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Fiat Albea. (115 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Mahindra CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Fiat Albea.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Fiat Albea | 2005 Mahindra CL | |
| Make | Fiat | Mahindra |
| Model | Albea | CL |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1248 cc | 2523 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2040 mm |
