2005 Fiat Albea vs. 2009 Citroen Xsara
To start off, 2009 Citroen Xsara is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Fiat Albea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Fiat Albea would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Citroen Xsara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Citroen Xsara (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Albea. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Citroen Xsara should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Albea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Citroen Xsara weights approximately 276 kg more than 2005 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, 2009 Citroen Xsara (250 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Albea. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Citroen Xsara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Albea. 2009 Citroen Xsara has automatic transmission and 2005 Fiat Albea has manual transmission. 2005 Fiat Albea will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Citroen Xsara will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Fiat Albea | 2009 Citroen Xsara | |
Make | Fiat | Citroen |
Model | Albea | Xsara |
Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1248 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.9 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 1291 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 54 L |