2004 Chevrolet Express vs. 2003 Fiat Albea
To start off, 2004 Chevrolet Express is newer by 1 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 5,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Express (300 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 2003 Fiat Albea. (102 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2003 Fiat Albea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1594 kg more than 2003 Fiat Albea. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Chevrolet Express (488 Nm) has 343 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Fiat Albea. (145 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Fiat Albea.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Express | 2003 Fiat Albea | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Fiat |
| Model | Express | Albea |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 1580 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 78.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 12 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2674 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2440 mm |
