2004 Fiat Albea vs. 2004 Acura TSX

To start off, both 2004 Fiat Albea and 2004 Acura TSX were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Acura TSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Acura TSX (200 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 2004 Fiat Albea. (60 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Acura TSX should accelerate faster than 2004 Fiat Albea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Acura TSX weights approximately 485 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, 2004 Acura TSX (225 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Fiat Albea. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2004 Acura TSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Fiat Albea. 2004 Acura TSX has automatic transmission and 2004 Fiat Albea has manual transmission. 2004 Fiat Albea will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Acura TSX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2004 Fiat Albea 2004 Acura TSX
Make Fiat Acura
Model Albea TSX
Year Released 2004 2004
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1242 cc 2354 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 60 HP 200 HP
Engine RPM 4800 RPM 6800 RPM
Torque 102 Nm 225 Nm
Torque RPM 2500 RPM 4500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 70.8 mm 87 mm
Engine Stroke Size 78.9 mm 99 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 10.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1015 kg 1500 kg
Vehicle Length 4190 mm 4660 mm
Vehicle Width 1710 mm 1770 mm
Vehicle Height 1500 mm 1460 mm
Wheelbase Size 2470 mm 2680 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 58 L 64 L


 

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