2004 Fiat Albea vs. 2007 Peugeot 407
To start off, 2007 Peugeot 407 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Fiat Albea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Fiat Albea would be higher. At 2,946 cc, 2007 Peugeot 407 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Peugeot 407 (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 2004 Fiat Albea. (60 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Peugeot 407 should accelerate faster than 2004 Fiat Albea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Peugeot 407 weights approximately 672 kg more than 2004 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, 2007 Peugeot 407 (290 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Fiat Albea. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Peugeot 407 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Fiat Albea.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Fiat Albea | 2007 Peugeot 407 | |
| Make | Fiat | Peugeot |
| Model | Albea | 407 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 2946 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 87.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 1687 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 67 L |
