2003 Fiat Albea vs. 2004 Peugeot 406
To start off, 2004 Peugeot 406 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Fiat Albea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Fiat Albea would be higher. At 2,230 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Peugeot 406 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Peugeot 406 (156 HP @ 5650 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2003 Fiat Albea. (102 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Peugeot 406 should accelerate faster than 2003 Fiat Albea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Peugeot 406 weights approximately 354 kg more than 2003 Fiat Albea. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2004 Peugeot 406 (217 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Fiat Albea. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Peugeot 406 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Fiat Albea.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Fiat Albea | 2004 Peugeot 406 | |
Make | Fiat | Peugeot |
Model | Albea | 406 |
Year Released | 2003 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1580 cc | 2230 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 102 HP | 156 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5650 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 217 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.4 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1434 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2610 mm |