2012 Fiat Albea vs. 1994 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2012 Fiat Albea is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Toyota Corolla (105 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2012 Fiat Albea. (76 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 2012 Fiat Albea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Fiat Albea weights approximately 61 kg more than 1994 Toyota Corolla.
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, 1994 Toyota Corolla (135 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Fiat Albea. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1994 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Fiat Albea. 1994 Toyota Corolla has automatic transmission and 2012 Fiat Albea has manual transmission. 2012 Fiat Albea will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Fiat Albea | 1994 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | Albea | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2012 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1368 cc | 1587 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 | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1151 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1390 mm |
