2005 Fiat Albea vs. 1969 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2005 Fiat Albea is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,248 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Fiat Albea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Fiat Albea (59 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1969 Toyota Corolla. (51 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Fiat Albea should accelerate faster than 1969 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Fiat Albea weights approximately 305 kg more than 1969 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1969 Toyota Corolla is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1969 Toyota Corolla. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Fiat Albea, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Fiat Albea (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Toyota Corolla. (85 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2005 Fiat Albea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Fiat Albea | 1969 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Fiat | Toyota |
Model | Albea | Corolla |
Year Released | 2005 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1248 cc | 1068 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.9 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 61 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 70 L |