2005 Fiat Albea vs. 2013 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2013 Subaru Impreza is newer by 8 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Subaru Impreza (261 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Albea. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Albea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 415 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 2013 Subaru Impreza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Fiat Albea. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Subaru Impreza 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, 2013 Subaru Impreza (331 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Albea. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2013 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Albea.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Fiat Albea | 2013 Subaru Impreza | |
Make | Fiat | Subaru |
Model | Albea | Impreza |
Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1248 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 331 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.9 mm | 99 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 79 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Single Speed |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4415 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1475 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2620 mm |