2010 Fiat Albea vs. 2001 Ford Laser
To start off, 2010 Fiat Albea is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ford Laser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ford Laser would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Ford Laser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Laser (105 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2010 Fiat Albea. (76 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Laser should accelerate faster than 2010 Fiat Albea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Fiat Albea weights approximately 36 kg more than 2001 Ford Laser.
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, 2001 Ford Laser (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Fiat Albea. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Laser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Fiat Albea. 2001 Ford Laser has automatic transmission and 2010 Fiat Albea has manual transmission. 2010 Fiat Albea will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Ford Laser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Fiat Albea | 2001 Ford Laser | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Albea | Laser |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1368 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1151 kg | 1115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1420 mm |
