2004 Fiat Albea vs. 2005 Opel Tigra

To start off, 2005 Opel Tigra is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Fiat Albea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Fiat Albea would be higher. At 1,242 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Fiat Albea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Opel Tigra (70 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2004 Fiat Albea. (60 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Opel Tigra should accelerate faster than 2004 Fiat Albea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Opel Tigra weights approximately 190 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, 2005 Opel Tigra (170 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Fiat Albea. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Opel Tigra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Fiat Albea.

Compare all specifications:

2004 Fiat Albea 2005 Opel Tigra
Make Fiat Opel
Model Albea Tigra
Year Released 2004 2005
Body Type Sedan Convertible
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1242 cc 1194 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 60 HP 70 HP
Engine RPM 4800 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 102 Nm 170 Nm
Torque RPM 2500 RPM 1750 RPM
Engine Bore Size 70.8 mm 69.6 mm
Engine Stroke Size 78.9 mm 82 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 18.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1015 kg 1205 kg
Vehicle Length 4190 mm 3930 mm
Vehicle Width 1710 mm 1690 mm
Vehicle Height 1500 mm 1370 mm


 

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