2006 Fiat Albea vs. 2001 Smart Roadster
To start off, 2006 Fiat Albea is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Smart Roadster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Smart Roadster would be higher. At 1,368 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Fiat Albea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Smart Roadster (81 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Albea. (76 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Smart Roadster should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Albea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Fiat Albea weights approximately 286 kg more than 2001 Smart Roadster.
Because 2001 Smart Roadster 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 2001 Smart Roadster. 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, 2006 Fiat Albea (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Smart Roadster. (110 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2006 Fiat Albea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Smart Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Fiat Albea | 2001 Smart Roadster | |
Make | Fiat | Smart |
Model | Albea | Roadster |
Year Released | 2006 | 2001 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1368 cc | 698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 162 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.5 seconds | 10.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1151 kg | 865 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 3430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1200 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 35 L |