2011 BMW 325 vs. 2011 Fiat Albea
To start off, both 2011 BMW 325 and 2011 Fiat Albea were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 325 (194 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 2011 Fiat Albea. (76 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 2011 Fiat Albea.
Because 2011 BMW 325 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 2011 BMW 325. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 BMW 325 (400 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Fiat Albea. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Fiat Albea.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 BMW 325 | 2011 Fiat Albea | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 325 | Albea |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1368 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 194 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 228 km/hour | 162 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.6 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 Length | 4230 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 51 L |
