2006 Fiat Albea vs. 2007 Suzuki XL7
To start off, 2007 Suzuki XL7 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 3,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Suzuki XL7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Suzuki XL7 (252 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Albea. (76 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Suzuki XL7 should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Albea.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Suzuki XL7 (331 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Albea. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Suzuki XL7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Fiat Albea. 2007 Suzuki XL7 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. 2007 Suzuki XL7 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Fiat Albea | 2007 Suzuki XL7 | |
| Make | Fiat | Suzuki |
| Model | Albea | XL7 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1368 cc | 3564 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 331 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 70 L |
