2001 Nissan Pickup vs. 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta
To start off, 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Nissan Pickup. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Nissan Pickup would be higher. At 2,494 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Nissan Pickup is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (168 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2001 Nissan Pickup. (82 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 2001 Nissan Pickup. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Nissan Pickup weights approximately 90 kg more than 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Because 2001 Nissan Pickup 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 2001 Nissan Pickup. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta, 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, 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (250 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Nissan Pickup. (163 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Nissan Pickup.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Nissan Pickup | 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | |
| Make | Nissan | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Pickup | Giulietta |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1368 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4351 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1798 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1465 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2634 mm |
