2005 Audi A2 vs. 2003 Fiat Albea
To start off, 2005 Audi A2 is newer by 2 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 1,248 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Fiat Albea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Fiat Albea (82 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2005 Audi A2. (60 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Fiat Albea should accelerate faster than 2005 Audi A2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Fiat Albea weights approximately 85 kg more than 2005 Audi A2. 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 Audi A2 (140 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Fiat Albea. (115 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Audi A2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Fiat Albea.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi A2 | 2003 Fiat Albea | |
| Make | Audi | Fiat |
| Model | A2 | Albea |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1190 cc | 1248 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.5 mm | 70.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2440 mm |
