2006 Fiat Albea vs. 2006 Mazda RX-8
To start off, both 2006 Fiat Albea and 2006 Mazda RX-8 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,368 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Fiat Albea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mazda RX-8 (232 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Albea. (76 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Albea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Fiat Albea weights approximately 22 kg more than 2006 Mazda RX-8.
Because 2006 Mazda RX-8 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 2006 Mazda RX-8. 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 Mazda RX-8 (216 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Albea. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Mazda RX-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Fiat Albea.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Fiat Albea | 2006 Mazda RX-8 | |
Make | Fiat | Mazda |
Model | Albea | RX-8 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1368 cc | 1311 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 232 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8500 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 216 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Top Speed | 162 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.5 seconds | 7.5 seconds |
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 | 1129 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 60 L |