2008 Honda Accord vs. 2009 Fiat Albea
To start off, 2009 Fiat Albea is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,204 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Accord (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2009 Fiat Albea. (76 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2009 Fiat Albea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Accord weights approximately 305 kg more than 2009 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, 2008 Honda Accord (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Fiat Albea. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Fiat Albea.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Accord | 2009 Fiat Albea | |
Make | Honda | Fiat |
Model | Accord | Albea |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2204 cc | 1368 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 340 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 162 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.4 seconds | 13.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1456 kg | 1151 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 51 L |