2006 Buick Rendezvous vs. 2008 Fiat Albea
To start off, 2008 Fiat Albea is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Buick Rendezvous. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Buick Rendezvous would be higher. At 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Buick Rendezvous is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Buick Rendezvous (195 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Albea. (76 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Buick Rendezvous should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Albea.
Because 2006 Buick Rendezvous is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Fiat Albea. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Buick Rendezvous will offer significantly more control. 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 Buick Rendezvous (292 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Albea. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Buick Rendezvous will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Albea. 2006 Buick Rendezvous has automatic transmission and 2008 Fiat Albea has manual transmission. 2008 Fiat Albea will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Buick Rendezvous will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Buick Rendezvous | 2008 Fiat Albea | |
| Make | Buick | Fiat |
| Model | Rendezvous | Albea |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 1368 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 292 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 51 L |
