2006 Fiat Albea vs. 2006 Peugeot 407
To start off, both 2006 Fiat Albea and 2006 Peugeot 407 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Peugeot 407 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Peugeot 407 (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Albea. (76 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Peugeot 407 should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Albea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Peugeot 407 weights approximately 509 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, 2006 Peugeot 407 (290 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Albea. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Peugeot 407 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Fiat Albea. 2006 Peugeot 407 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. 2006 Peugeot 407 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Fiat Albea | 2006 Peugeot 407 | |
| Make | Fiat | Peugeot |
| Model | Albea | 407 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1368 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 162 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.5 seconds | 8.4 seconds |
| 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 | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 66 L |
