2009 Fiat Albea vs. 1999 Kia Sephia
To start off, 2009 Fiat Albea is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Kia Sephia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Kia Sephia would be higher. At 1,594 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Kia Sephia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Kia Sephia (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2009 Fiat Albea. (76 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Kia Sephia should accelerate faster than 2009 Fiat Albea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Fiat Albea weights approximately 56 kg more than 1999 Kia Sephia.
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, 1999 Kia Sephia (148 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Fiat Albea. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Kia Sephia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Fiat Albea. 1999 Kia Sephia has automatic transmission and 2009 Fiat Albea has manual transmission. 2009 Fiat Albea will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Kia Sephia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Fiat Albea | 1999 Kia Sephia | |
| Make | Fiat | Kia |
| Model | Albea | Sephia |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1368 cc | 1594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1151 kg | 1095 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1420 mm |
