2012 Fiat Albea vs. 2013 Nissan Cube
To start off, 2013 Nissan Cube is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Fiat Albea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Fiat Albea would be higher. At 1,800 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Nissan Cube is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Nissan Cube (120 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2012 Fiat Albea. (76 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Nissan Cube should accelerate faster than 2012 Fiat Albea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Nissan Cube weights approximately 121 kg more than 2012 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, 2013 Nissan Cube (172 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Fiat Albea. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 Nissan Cube will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Fiat Albea.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Fiat Albea | 2013 Nissan Cube | |
Make | Fiat | Nissan |
Model | Albea | Cube |
Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1368 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1151 kg | 1272 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1695 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 50 L |