2009 BMW 730 vs. 2007 Fiat Albea
To start off, 2009 BMW 730 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Fiat Albea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Fiat Albea would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 730 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Albea. (76 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Albea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 730 weights approximately 669 kg more than 2007 Fiat Albea. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 BMW 730 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 730. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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 730 (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Albea. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Fiat Albea. 2009 BMW 730 has automatic transmission and 2007 Fiat Albea has manual transmission. 2007 Fiat Albea will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 730 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 730 | 2007 Fiat Albea | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 730 | Albea |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1368 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 244 km/hour | 162 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.9 seconds | 13.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1151 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 51 L |
