2006 Fiat Albea vs. 1999 Opel Zafira
To start off, 2006 Fiat Albea is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Opel Zafira. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Opel Zafira would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Opel Zafira is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Opel Zafira (114 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Albea. (76 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Opel Zafira should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Albea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Opel Zafira weights approximately 269 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.
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, 1999 Opel Zafira (170 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Albea. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Opel Zafira will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Fiat Albea. 1999 Opel Zafira 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. 1999 Opel Zafira will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Fiat Albea | 1999 Opel Zafira | |
| Make | Fiat | Opel |
| Model | Albea | Zafira |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1368 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1151 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 58 L |
