2003 Fiat Albea vs. 2005 Smart ForFour
To start off, 2005 Smart ForFour 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 1,580 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Fiat Albea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Fiat Albea (102 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2005 Smart ForFour. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Fiat Albea should accelerate faster than 2005 Smart ForFour. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Fiat Albea weights approximately 115 kg more than 2005 Smart ForFour. 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, 2003 Fiat Albea (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Smart ForFour. (101 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 Fiat Albea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Smart ForFour. 2005 Smart ForFour 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. 2005 Smart ForFour will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Fiat Albea | 2005 Smart ForFour | |
Make | Fiat | Smart |
Model | Albea | ForFour |
Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1580 cc | 1124 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 102 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 101 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 75.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.4 mm | 84.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2510 mm |