2005 Toyota Tacoma vs. 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta
To start off, 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Tacoma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Tacoma would be higher. At 2,688 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (168 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Tacoma. (164 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 199 kg more than 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Because 2005 Toyota Tacoma 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 2005 Toyota Tacoma. 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, both vehicles can yield 250 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Toyota Tacoma | 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | |
| Make | Toyota | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Tacoma | Giulietta |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2688 cc | 1368 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 164 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1554 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4351 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1798 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1465 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3240 mm | 2634 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.9 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.9 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.4 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
