2003 Fiat Albea vs. 2009 Mazda 3
To start off, 2009 Mazda 3 is newer by 6 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 19 more horse power than 2009 Mazda 3. (83 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Fiat Albea should accelerate faster than 2009 Mazda 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mazda 3 weights approximately 75 kg more than 2003 Fiat Albea.
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 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mazda 3. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 Fiat Albea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mazda 3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Fiat Albea | 2009 Mazda 3 | |
| Make | Fiat | Mazda |
| Model | Albea | 3 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1580 cc | 1347 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.4 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1155 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2650 mm |
