2003 Fiat Albea vs. 2006 Suzuki Wagon R+
To start off, 2006 Suzuki Wagon R+ is newer by 3 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. Both 2003 Fiat Albea and 2006 Suzuki Wagon R+ are equipped with a 1,248 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Fiat Albea (82 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2006 Suzuki Wagon R+. (69 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Fiat Albea should accelerate faster than 2006 Suzuki Wagon R+. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Suzuki Wagon R+ weights approximately 40 kg more than 2003 Fiat Albea.
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, 2006 Suzuki Wagon R+ (171 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Fiat Albea. (115 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Suzuki Wagon R+ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Fiat Albea.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Fiat Albea | 2006 Suzuki Wagon R+ | |
| Make | Fiat | Suzuki |
| Model | Albea | Wagon R+ |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1248 cc | 1248 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 171 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 69.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 82 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 1055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2370 mm |
