2006 GMC Envoy vs. 2008 Fiat Albea
To start off, 2008 Fiat Albea is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 GMC Envoy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 GMC Envoy would be higher. At 5,358 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 GMC Envoy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 GMC Envoy (300 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 224 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Albea. (76 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 GMC Envoy should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Albea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 GMC Envoy weights approximately 1284 kg more than 2008 Fiat Albea. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 GMC Envoy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Fiat Albea. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 GMC Envoy will offer significantly more control. 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 GMC Envoy (447 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 332 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Albea. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 GMC Envoy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Albea.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 GMC Envoy | 2008 Fiat Albea | |
| Make | GMC | Fiat |
| Model | Envoy | Albea |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5358 cc | 1368 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2435 kg | 1151 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 51 L |
