2010 Volvo V50 vs. 2007 Fiat Albea
To start off, 2010 Volvo V50 is newer by 3 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 2,500 cc (5 cylinders), 2010 Volvo V50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volvo V50 (227 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Albea. (76 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volvo V50 should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Albea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volvo V50 weights approximately 447 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 2010 Volvo V50 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Fiat Albea. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Volvo V50 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, 2010 Volvo V50 (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Albea. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Volvo V50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Fiat Albea.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Volvo V50 | 2007 Fiat Albea | |
Make | Volvo | Fiat |
Model | V50 | Albea |
Year Released | 2010 | 2007 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2500 cc | 1368 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1598 kg | 1151 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4521 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1473 mm | 1500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 51 L |