2006 Fiat Albea vs. 2010 Kia Carens
To start off, 2010 Kia Carens is newer by 4 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 1,793 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Kia Carens is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Carens (124 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Albea. (76 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Carens should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Albea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Carens weights approximately 364 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, 2010 Kia Carens (163 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Albea. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Carens will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Fiat Albea. 2010 Kia Carens 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. 2010 Kia Carens will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Fiat Albea | 2010 Kia Carens | |
Make | Fiat | Kia |
Model | Albea | Carens |
Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1368 cc | 1793 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 163 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 162 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.5 seconds | 12 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1151 kg | 1515 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 55 L |