2006 Fiat Albea vs. 2007 Jeep Compass
To start off, 2007 Jeep Compass is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Fiat Albea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Fiat Albea would be higher. At 2,397 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Jeep Compass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jeep Compass (180 HP @ 1750 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Albea. (76 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jeep Compass should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Albea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Jeep Compass weights approximately 449 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, 2007 Jeep Compass (488 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 373 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Albea. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Jeep Compass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Fiat Albea.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Fiat Albea | 2007 Jeep Compass | |
| Make | Fiat | Jeep |
| Model | Albea | Compass |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1368 cc | 2397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 488 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 162 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.5 seconds | 10.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1151 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 51 L |
