2006 Fiat Albea vs. 1957 Riley 2.6
To start off, 2006 Fiat Albea is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Riley 2.6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Riley 2.6 would be higher. At 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Riley 2.6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Riley 2.6 (101 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Albea. (76 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Riley 2.6 should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Albea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Riley 2.6 weights approximately 489 kg more than 2006 Fiat Albea. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1957 Riley 2.6 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1957 Riley 2.6. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Fiat Albea, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1957 Riley 2.6 (194 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Albea. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1957 Riley 2.6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Fiat Albea.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Fiat Albea | 1957 Riley 2.6 | |
| Make | Fiat | Riley |
| Model | Albea | 2.6 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1368 cc | 2639 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 194 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Top Speed | 162 km/hour | 150 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1151 kg | 1640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 54 L |
