2005 Fiat Albea vs. 2010 Chevrolet Spark
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Spark is newer by 5 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 1,248 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Fiat Albea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Spark (66 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Albea. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Spark should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Albea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Fiat Albea weights approximately 165 kg more than 2010 Chevrolet Spark.
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 Fiat Albea (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chevrolet Spark. (87 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2005 Fiat Albea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chevrolet Spark.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Fiat Albea | 2010 Chevrolet Spark | |
Make | Fiat | Chevrolet |
Model | Albea | Spark |
Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1248 cc | 995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 87 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.9 mm | 69 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 35 L |