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 2,204 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (168 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2007 Honda Accord. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Accord weights approximately 295 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 (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Accord. (340 Nm @ 2000 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 | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2204 cc | 1956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 218 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.1 seconds | 7.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4351 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1798 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1465 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2634 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.8 L/100km | 4.5 L/100km |
