2003 Fiat Albea vs. 2008 Renault Thalia
To start off, 2008 Renault Thalia is newer by 5 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Renault Thalia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Renault Thalia (104 HP) has 2 more horse power than 2003 Fiat Albea. (102 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Renault Thalia should accelerate faster than 2003 Fiat Albea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Fiat Albea weights approximately 80 kg more than 2008 Renault Thalia.
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, 2008 Renault Thalia (148 Nm) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Fiat Albea. (145 Nm). This means 2008 Renault Thalia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Fiat Albea. 2008 Renault Thalia 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. 2008 Renault Thalia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Fiat Albea | 2008 Renault Thalia | |
Make | Fiat | Renault |
Model | Albea | Thalia |
Year Released | 2003 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1580 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 102 HP | 104 HP |
Torque | 145 Nm | 148 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4261 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1639 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1439 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2473 mm |