2003 Fiat Albea vs. 2012 Fiat Panda
To start off, 2012 Fiat Panda is newer by 9 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 1,248 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Fiat Albea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Fiat Albea (82 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2012 Fiat Panda. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Fiat Albea should accelerate faster than 2012 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Fiat Panda weights approximately 29 kg more than 2003 Fiat Albea.
Because 2012 Fiat Panda is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Fiat Albea. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Fiat Panda will offer significantly more control. 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 (115 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Fiat Panda. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2003 Fiat Albea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Fiat Albea | 2012 Fiat Panda | |
| Make | Fiat | Fiat |
| Model | Albea | Panda |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1248 cc | 1242 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 70.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 1044 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2310 mm |
