2005 Fiat Albea vs. 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata

To start off, 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Fiat Albea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Fiat Albea would be higher. At 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata (167 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Albea. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Albea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata weights approximately 110 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 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata 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 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata. 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, 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata (191 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Albea. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Albea.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Fiat Albea 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata
Make Fiat Mazda
Model Albea MX-5 Miata
Year Released 2005 2009
Body Type Sedan Convertible
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1248 cc 1999 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 59 HP 167 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 7000 RPM
Torque 102 Nm 191 Nm
Torque RPM 2500 RPM 5000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 70.9 mm 87.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 78.9 mm 83.6 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1015 kg 1125 kg
Vehicle Length 4190 mm 4000 mm
Vehicle Width 1710 mm 1730 mm
Vehicle Height 1500 mm 1250 mm
Wheelbase Size 2440 mm 2340 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 58 L 48 L


 

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