2009 BMW 318 vs. 2009 Fiat Albea
To start off, both 2009 BMW 318 and 2009 Fiat Albea were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 318 (127 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2009 Fiat Albea. (76 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 2009 Fiat Albea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 318 weights approximately 354 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.
Because 2009 BMW 318 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 2009 BMW 318. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 BMW 318 (181 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Fiat Albea. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Fiat Albea.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 318 | 2009 Fiat Albea | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 318 | Albea |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1368 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 206 km/hour | 162 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.4 seconds | 13.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1151 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 51 L |
