2003 Fiat Albea vs. 2006 Opel Corsa
To start off, 2006 Opel Corsa is newer by 3 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 1,389 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Opel Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Opel Corsa (89 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2003 Fiat Albea. (82 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Opel Corsa should accelerate faster than 2003 Fiat Albea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Fiat Albea weights approximately 31 kg more than 2006 Opel Corsa.
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, both vehicles can yield 115 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Fiat Albea | 2006 Opel Corsa | |
| Make | Fiat | Opel |
| Model | Albea | Corsa |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1248 cc | 1389 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 77.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 73.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 984 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2720 mm |
