2012 Nissan Maxima vs. 2011 Fiat Albea
To start off, 2012 Nissan Maxima is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Fiat Albea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Fiat Albea would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Maxima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Maxima (290 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 214 more horse power than 2011 Fiat Albea. (76 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Maxima should accelerate faster than 2011 Fiat Albea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Maxima weights approximately 455 kg more than 2011 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, 2012 Nissan Maxima (353 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Fiat Albea. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Maxima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Fiat Albea.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Nissan Maxima | 2011 Fiat Albea | |
| Make | Nissan | Fiat |
| Model | Maxima | Albea |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 1368 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | CVT | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1606 kg | 1151 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4841 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1859 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1468 mm | 1500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 51 L |
