2007 BMW M vs. 2010 Fiat Albea
To start off, 2010 Fiat Albea is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW M would be higher. At 3,246 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW M (330 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 254 more horse power than 2010 Fiat Albea. (76 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW M should accelerate faster than 2010 Fiat Albea.
Because 2007 BMW M is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 BMW M. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Fiat Albea, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 BMW M (355 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Fiat Albea. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Fiat Albea.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW M | 2010 Fiat Albea | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | M | Albea |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3246 cc | 1368 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 355 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 51 L |
