2004 Fiat Albea vs. 1996 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2004 Fiat Albea is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Corolla (71 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2004 Fiat Albea. (60 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 2004 Fiat Albea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 80 kg more than 2004 Fiat Albea. 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, 1996 Toyota Corolla (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Fiat Albea. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Fiat Albea.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Fiat Albea | 1996 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Fiat | Toyota |
Model | Albea | Corolla |
Year Released | 2004 | 1996 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 23.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 1095 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2470 mm |