2007 Honda Accord vs. 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta
To start off, 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Accord (244 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Accord weights approximately 63 kg more than 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 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 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Accord. (286 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Accord | 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | |
| Make | Honda | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Accord | Giulietta |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 1956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 286 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1418 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4351 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1798 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1465 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2634 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.8 L/100km | 4.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
