2006 Fiat Albea vs. 2008 Fiat Palio
To start off, 2008 Fiat Palio is newer by 2 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 1,368 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Fiat Albea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Fiat Palio (90 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Albea. (76 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Fiat Palio should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Albea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Fiat Albea weights approximately 206 kg more than 2008 Fiat Palio.
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 Fiat Albea (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Palio. (102 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2006 Fiat Albea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Fiat Albea | 2008 Fiat Palio | |
| Make | Fiat | Fiat |
| Model | Albea | Palio |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1368 cc | 1242 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 162 km/hour | 164 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.5 seconds | 13.5 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 | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 3830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 47 L |
