2004 Toyota Corolla vs. 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta
To start off, 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,785 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (232 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 2004 Toyota Corolla. (127 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 75 kg more than 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
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 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (340 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota Corolla. (170 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Toyota Corolla | 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | |
Make | Toyota | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Corolla | Giulietta |
Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1785 cc | 1742 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 232 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 242 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1355 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4351 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1798 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1465 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2634 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |