2005 Fiat Albea vs. 1998 Honda Step Wagon
To start off, 2005 Fiat Albea is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Honda Step Wagon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Honda Step Wagon would be higher. At 1,973 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Honda Step Wagon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda Step Wagon (123 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Albea. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda Step Wagon should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Albea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda Step Wagon weights approximately 435 kg more than 2005 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, 1998 Honda Step Wagon (185 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Albea. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 Honda Step Wagon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Albea. 1998 Honda Step Wagon has automatic transmission and 2005 Fiat Albea has manual transmission. 2005 Fiat Albea will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Honda Step Wagon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Fiat Albea | 1998 Honda Step Wagon | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | Albea | Step Wagon |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1248 cc | 1973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.9 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2810 mm |
