2008 Fiat Albea vs. 2012 Holden Captiva
To start off, 2012 Holden Captiva is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Fiat Albea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Fiat Albea would be higher. At 1,990 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Holden Captiva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Holden Captiva (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Albea. (76 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Holden Captiva should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Albea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Holden Captiva weights approximately 704 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 2012 Holden Captiva 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, 2012 Holden Captiva 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, 2012 Holden Captiva (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Albea. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Holden Captiva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Albea. 2012 Holden Captiva has automatic transmission and 2008 Fiat Albea has manual transmission. 2008 Fiat Albea will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Holden Captiva will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Albea | 2012 Holden Captiva | |
| Make | Fiat | Holden |
| Model | Albea | Captiva |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1368 cc | 1990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 162 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.5 seconds | 10.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1151 kg | 1855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 65 L |
