2006 Fiat Albea vs. 1987 Vauxhall Belmont
To start off, 2006 Fiat Albea is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Vauxhall Belmont. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Vauxhall Belmont would be higher. At 1,368 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Fiat Albea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Fiat Albea (76 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1987 Vauxhall Belmont. (74 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Fiat Albea should accelerate faster than 1987 Vauxhall Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Fiat Albea weights approximately 191 kg more than 1987 Vauxhall Belmont. 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, 2006 Fiat Albea (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Vauxhall Belmont. (102 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2006 Fiat Albea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Vauxhall Belmont. 1987 Vauxhall Belmont has automatic transmission and 2006 Fiat Albea has manual transmission. 2006 Fiat Albea will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Vauxhall Belmont will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Fiat Albea | 1987 Vauxhall Belmont | |
Make | Fiat | Vauxhall |
Model | Albea | Belmont |
Year Released | 2006 | 1987 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1368 cc | 1297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1151 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1410 mm |