2003 Fiat Albea vs. 2012 Tata Indica
To start off, 2012 Tata Indica 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 1,580 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Fiat Albea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Fiat Albea (102 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2012 Tata Indica. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Fiat Albea should accelerate faster than 2012 Tata Indica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Fiat Albea weights approximately 75 kg more than 2012 Tata Indica. 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 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Tata Indica. (121 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 Fiat Albea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Tata Indica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Fiat Albea | 2012 Tata Indica | |
| Make | Fiat | Tata |
| Model | Albea | Indica |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1580 cc | 1405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.4 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2410 mm |
