2003 Fiat Albea vs. 2005 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2005 Mini Cooper 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 1,606 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Mini Cooper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mini Cooper (168 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2003 Fiat Albea. (102 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 2003 Fiat Albea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mini Cooper weights approximately 210 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, 2005 Mini Cooper (221 Nm) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Fiat Albea. (145 Nm). This means 2005 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Fiat Albea.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Fiat Albea | 2005 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Fiat | Mini |
Model | Albea | Cooper |
Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1580 cc | 1606 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 102 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 221 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.4 mm | 86 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2470 mm |