2005 Fiat Albea vs. 2004 Holden Frontera
To start off, 2005 Fiat Albea is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Holden Frontera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Holden Frontera would be higher. At 3,165 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Holden Frontera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Holden Frontera (202 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Albea. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Holden Frontera should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Albea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Holden Frontera weights approximately 685 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.
Because 2004 Holden Frontera is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Fiat Albea. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Holden Frontera will offer significantly more control. 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 Holden Frontera (290 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Albea. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2004 Holden Frontera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Albea.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Fiat Albea | 2004 Holden Frontera | |
| Make | Fiat | Holden |
| Model | Albea | Frontera |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1248 cc | 3165 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2710 mm |
